Add 3/6 and 1/20
3/6 + 1/20 is 11/20.
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,
3/6 = 3 × 10/6 × 10 = 30/60 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 3 = 60,
1/20 = 1 × 3/20 × 3 = 3/60 - Add the two like fractions:
30/60 + 3/60 = 30 + 3/60 = 33/60 - 33/60 simplified gives 11/20
- So, 3/6 + 1/20 = 11/20
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