Add 10/30 and 16/20
10/30 + 16/20 is 17/15.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 30 and 20 is 60
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60 - For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 2 = 60,
10/30 = 10 × 2/30 × 2 = 20/60 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 3 = 60,
16/20 = 16 × 3/20 × 3 = 48/60 - Add the two like fractions:
20/60 + 48/60 = 20 + 48/60 = 68/60 - 68/60 simplified gives 17/15
- So, 10/30 + 16/20 = 17/15
In mixed form: 12/15
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