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Add 20/6 and 9/10

1st number: 3 2/6, 2nd number: 9/10

20/6 + 9/10 is 127/30.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 6 and 10 is 30

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 30
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 5 = 30,
    20/6 = 20 × 5/6 × 5 = 100/30
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 3 = 30,
    9/10 = 9 × 3/10 × 3 = 27/30
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    100/30 + 27/30 = 100 + 27/30 = 127/30
  5. So, 20/6 + 9/10 = 127/30
    In mixed form: 47/30

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