Add 1/20 and 2/40
1/20 + 2/40 is 1/10.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 20 and 40 is 40
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 40 - For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 2 = 40,
1/20 = 1 × 2/20 × 2 = 2/40 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 1 = 40,
2/40 = 2 × 1/40 × 1 = 2/40 - Add the two like fractions:
2/40 + 2/40 = 2 + 2/40 = 4/40 - 4/40 simplified gives 1/10
- So, 1/20 + 2/40 = 1/10
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