Add 20/6 and 4/5
1st number: 3 2/6, 2nd number: 4/5
20/6 + 4/5 is 62/15.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 5 is 30
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 30 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 5 = 30,
20/6 = 20 × 5/6 × 5 = 100/30 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 6 = 30,
4/5 = 4 × 6/5 × 6 = 24/30 - Add the two like fractions:
100/30 + 24/30 = 100 + 24/30 = 124/30 - 124/30 simplified gives 62/15
- So, 20/6 + 4/5 = 62/15
In mixed form: 42/15
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