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Add 7/40 and 20/75

7/40 + 20/75 is 53/120.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 40 and 75 is 600

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 600
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 40 × 15 = 600,
    7/40 = 7 × 15/40 × 15 = 105/600
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 8 = 600,
    20/75 = 20 × 8/75 × 8 = 160/600
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    105/600 + 160/600 = 105 + 160/600 = 265/600
  5. 265/600 simplified gives 53/120
  6. So, 7/40 + 20/75 = 53/120

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