Add 8/75 and 16/20
8/75 + 16/20 is 68/75.
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,
16/20 = 16 × 15/20 × 15 = 240/300 - Add the two like fractions:
32/300 + 240/300 = 32 + 240/300 = 272/300 - 272/300 simplified gives 68/75
- So, 8/75 + 16/20 = 68/75
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