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Add 8/20 and 24/75

8/20 + 24/75 is 18/25.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 20 and 75 is 300

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 300
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 15 = 300,
    8/20 = 8 × 15/20 × 15 = 120/300
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 4 = 300,
    24/75 = 24 × 4/75 × 4 = 96/300
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    120/300 + 96/300 = 120 + 96/300 = 216/300
  5. 216/300 simplified gives 18/25
  6. So, 8/20 + 24/75 = 18/25

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