Add 75/25 and 15/20
1st number: 3 0/25, 2nd number: 15/20
75/25 + 15/20 is 15/4.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 25 and 20 is 100
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 100 - For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 4 = 100,
75/25 = 75 × 4/25 × 4 = 300/100 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 5 = 100,
15/20 = 15 × 5/20 × 5 = 75/100 - Add the two like fractions:
300/100 + 75/100 = 300 + 75/100 = 375/100 - 375/100 simplified gives 15/4
- So, 75/25 + 15/20 = 15/4
In mixed form: 33/4
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