Add 1/6 and 2/20
1/6 + 2/20 is 4/15.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 20 is 60
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 10 = 60,
1/6 = 1 × 10/6 × 10 = 10/60 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 3 = 60,
2/20 = 2 × 3/20 × 3 = 6/60 - Add the two like fractions:
10/60 + 6/60 = 10 + 6/60 = 16/60 - 16/60 simplified gives 4/15
- So, 1/6 + 2/20 = 4/15
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