Add 75/15 and 8/20
1st number: 5 0/15, 2nd number: 8/20
75/15 + 8/20 is 27/5.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 15 and 20 is 60
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60 - For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 4 = 60,
75/15 = 75 × 4/15 × 4 = 300/60 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 3 = 60,
8/20 = 8 × 3/20 × 3 = 24/60 - Add the two like fractions:
300/60 + 24/60 = 300 + 24/60 = 324/60 - 324/60 simplified gives 27/5
- So, 75/15 + 8/20 = 27/5
In mixed form: 52/5
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