Add 7/20 and 28/75
7/20 + 28/75 is 217/300.
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,
28/75 = 28 × 4/75 × 4 = 112/300 - Add the two like fractions:
105/300 + 112/300 = 105 + 112/300 = 217/300 - So, 7/20 + 28/75 = 217/300
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