Add 7/20 and 20/50
7/20 + 20/50 is 3/4.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 20 and 50 is 100
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 100 - For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 5 = 100,
7/20 = 7 × 5/20 × 5 = 35/100 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 2 = 100,
20/50 = 20 × 2/50 × 2 = 40/100 - Add the two like fractions:
35/100 + 40/100 = 35 + 40/100 = 75/100 - 75/100 simplified gives 3/4
- So, 7/20 + 20/50 = 3/4
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