Add 75/20 and 9/16
1st number: 3 15/20, 2nd number: 9/16
75/20 + 9/16 is 69/16.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 20 and 16 is 80
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 80 - For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 4 = 80,
75/20 = 75 × 4/20 × 4 = 300/80 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 5 = 80,
9/16 = 9 × 5/16 × 5 = 45/80 - Add the two like fractions:
300/80 + 45/80 = 300 + 45/80 = 345/80 - 345/80 simplified gives 69/16
- So, 75/20 + 9/16 = 69/16
In mixed form: 45/16
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