Add 1/20 and 30/72
1/20 + 30/72 is 7/15.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 20 and 72 is 360
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360 - For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 18 = 360,
1/20 = 1 × 18/20 × 18 = 18/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 5 = 360,
30/72 = 30 × 5/72 × 5 = 150/360 - Add the two like fractions:
18/360 + 150/360 = 18 + 150/360 = 168/360 - 168/360 simplified gives 7/15
- So, 1/20 + 30/72 = 7/15
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