Add 7/20 and 20/75
7/20 + 20/75 is 37/60.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 20 and 75 is 300
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 300 - For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 15 = 300,
7/20 = 7 × 15/20 × 15 = 105/300 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 4 = 300,
20/75 = 20 × 4/75 × 4 = 80/300 - Add the two like fractions:
105/300 + 80/300 = 105 + 80/300 = 185/300 - 185/300 simplified gives 37/60
- So, 7/20 + 20/75 = 37/60
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