Add 6/20 and 16/10
1st number: 6/20, 2nd number: 1 6/10
6/20 + 16/10 is 19/10.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 20 and 10 is 20
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 20 - For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 1 = 20,
6/20 = 6 × 1/20 × 1 = 6/20 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 2 = 20,
16/10 = 16 × 2/10 × 2 = 32/20 - Add the two like fractions:
6/20 + 32/20 = 6 + 32/20 = 38/20 - 38/20 simplified gives 19/10
- So, 6/20 + 16/10 = 19/10
In mixed form: 19/10
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