Add 72/20 and 27/75
1st number: 3 12/20, 2nd number: 27/75
72/20 + 27/75 is 99/25.
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,
72/20 = 72 × 15/20 × 15 = 1080/300 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 4 = 300,
27/75 = 27 × 4/75 × 4 = 108/300 - Add the two like fractions:
1080/300 + 108/300 = 1080 + 108/300 = 1188/300 - 1188/300 simplified gives 99/25
- So, 72/20 + 27/75 = 99/25
In mixed form: 324/25
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