Add 6/30 and 20/4
1st number: 6/30, 2nd number: 5 0/4
6/30 + 20/4 is 26/5.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 30 and 4 is 60
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60 - For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 2 = 60,
6/30 = 6 × 2/30 × 2 = 12/60 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 4 × 15 = 60,
20/4 = 20 × 15/4 × 15 = 300/60 - Add the two like fractions:
12/60 + 300/60 = 12 + 300/60 = 312/60 - 312/60 simplified gives 26/5
- So, 6/30 + 20/4 = 26/5
In mixed form: 51/5
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