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Add 1/20 and 9/30

1/20 + 9/30 is 7/20.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 20 and 30 is 60

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 3 = 60,
    1/20 = 1 × 3/20 × 3 = 3/60
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 2 = 60,
    9/30 = 9 × 2/30 × 2 = 18/60
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    3/60 + 18/60 = 3 + 18/60 = 21/60
  5. 21/60 simplified gives 7/20
  6. So, 1/20 + 9/30 = 7/20

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