Add 72/75 and 7/20
72/75 + 7/20 is 131/100.
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,
7/20 = 7 × 15/20 × 15 = 105/300 - Add the two like fractions:
288/300 + 105/300 = 288 + 105/300 = 393/300 - 393/300 simplified gives 131/100
- So, 72/75 + 7/20 = 131/100
In mixed form: 131/100
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