Add 8/75 and 8/20
8/75 + 8/20 is 38/75.
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,
8/20 = 8 × 15/20 × 15 = 120/300 - Add the two like fractions:
32/300 + 120/300 = 32 + 120/300 = 152/300 - 152/300 simplified gives 38/75
- So, 8/75 + 8/20 = 38/75
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