Add 72/75 and 5/20
72/75 + 5/20 is 121/100.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 75 and 20 is 300
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 300 - For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 4 = 300,
72/75 = 72 × 4/75 × 4 = 288/300 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 15 = 300,
5/20 = 5 × 15/20 × 15 = 75/300 - Add the two like fractions:
288/300 + 75/300 = 288 + 75/300 = 363/300 - 363/300 simplified gives 121/100
- So, 72/75 + 5/20 = 121/100
In mixed form: 121/100
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