Add 8/20 and 56/75
8/20 + 56/75 is 86/75.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 15 = 300,
8/20 = 8 × 15/20 × 15 = 120/300 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 4 = 300,
56/75 = 56 × 4/75 × 4 = 224/300 - Add the two like fractions:
120/300 + 224/300 = 120 + 224/300 = 344/300 - 344/300 simplified gives 86/75
- So, 8/20 + 56/75 = 86/75
In mixed form: 111/75
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