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Add 80/75 and 7/20

1st number: 1 5/75, 2nd number: 7/20

80/75 + 7/20 is 17/12.

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,
    80/75 = 80 × 4/75 × 4 = 320/300
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 15 = 300,
    7/20 = 7 × 15/20 × 15 = 105/300
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    320/300 + 105/300 = 320 + 105/300 = 425/300
  5. 425/300 simplified gives 17/12
  6. So, 80/75 + 7/20 = 17/12
    In mixed form: 15/12

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