Add 7/20 and 50/75
7/20 + 50/75 is 61/60.
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,
50/75 = 50 × 4/75 × 4 = 200/300 - Add the two like fractions:
105/300 + 200/300 = 105 + 200/300 = 305/300 - 305/300 simplified gives 61/60
- So, 7/20 + 50/75 = 61/60
In mixed form: 11/60
MathStep (Works offline)
Download our mobile app and learn to work with fractions in your own time:
Android and iPhone/ iPad
Related: 14/20+50/75 7/40+50/75 21/20+50/75 7/60+50/75 35/20+50/75 49/20+50/75