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Add 8/75 and 7/20

8/75 + 7/20 is 137/300.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 4 = 300,
    8/75 = 8 × 4/75 × 4 = 32/300
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 15 = 300,
    7/20 = 7 × 15/20 × 15 = 105/300
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    32/300 + 105/300 = 32 + 105/300 = 137/300
  5. So, 8/75 + 7/20 = 137/300

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