Add 8/75 and 20/60
8/75 + 20/60 is 11/25.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 75 and 60 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 60 × 5 = 300,
20/60 = 20 × 5/60 × 5 = 100/300 - Add the two like fractions:
32/300 + 100/300 = 32 + 100/300 = 132/300 - 132/300 simplified gives 11/25
- So, 8/75 + 20/60 = 11/25
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