Add 9/20 and 9/75
9/20 + 9/75 is 57/100.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 20 and 75 is 300
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 300 - For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 15 = 300,
9/20 = 9 × 15/20 × 15 = 135/300 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 4 = 300,
9/75 = 9 × 4/75 × 4 = 36/300 - Add the two like fractions:
135/300 + 36/300 = 135 + 36/300 = 171/300 - 171/300 simplified gives 57/100
- So, 9/20 + 9/75 = 57/100
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