Add 2/20 and 3/6
2/20 + 3/6 is 3/5.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 20 and 6 is 60
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60 - For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 3 = 60,
2/20 = 2 × 3/20 × 3 = 6/60 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 10 = 60,
3/6 = 3 × 10/6 × 10 = 30/60 - Add the two like fractions:
6/60 + 30/60 = 6 + 30/60 = 36/60 - 36/60 simplified gives 3/5
- So, 2/20 + 3/6 = 3/5
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