Add 8/75 and 12/20
8/75 + 12/20 is 53/75.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 75 and 20 is 300
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 300 - For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 4 = 300,
8/75 = 8 × 4/75 × 4 = 32/300 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 15 = 300,
12/20 = 12 × 15/20 × 15 = 180/300 - Add the two like fractions:
32/300 + 180/300 = 32 + 180/300 = 212/300 - 212/300 simplified gives 53/75
- So, 8/75 + 12/20 = 53/75
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