Add 9/75 and 3/20
9/75 + 3/20 is 27/100.
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,
3/20 = 3 × 15/20 × 15 = 45/300 - Add the two like fractions:
36/300 + 45/300 = 36 + 45/300 = 81/300 - 81/300 simplified gives 27/100
- So, 9/75 + 3/20 = 27/100
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