Add 9/75 and 2/20
9/75 + 2/20 is 11/50.
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,
9/75 = 9 × 4/75 × 4 = 36/300 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 15 = 300,
2/20 = 2 × 15/20 × 15 = 30/300 - Add the two like fractions:
36/300 + 30/300 = 36 + 30/300 = 66/300 - 66/300 simplified gives 11/50
- So, 9/75 + 2/20 = 11/50
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