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Add 75/4 and 20/60

1st number: 18 3/4, 2nd number: 20/60

75/4 + 20/60 is 229/12.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 4 and 60 is 60

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 15 = 60,
    75/4 = 75 × 15/4 × 15 = 1125/60
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 1 = 60,
    20/60 = 20 × 1/60 × 1 = 20/60
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1125/60 + 20/60 = 1125 + 20/60 = 1145/60
  5. 1145/60 simplified gives 229/12
  6. So, 75/4 + 20/60 = 229/12
    In mixed form: 191/12

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