Add 75/20 and 16/3
1st number: 3 15/20, 2nd number: 5 1/3
75/20 + 16/3 is 109/12.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 20 and 3 is 60
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60 - For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 3 = 60,
75/20 = 75 × 3/20 × 3 = 225/60 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 3 × 20 = 60,
16/3 = 16 × 20/3 × 20 = 320/60 - Add the two like fractions:
225/60 + 320/60 = 225 + 320/60 = 545/60 - 545/60 simplified gives 109/12
- So, 75/20 + 16/3 = 109/12
In mixed form: 91/12
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