Add 2/20 and 32/60
2/20 + 32/60 is 19/30.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 20 and 60 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 60 × 1 = 60,
32/60 = 32 × 1/60 × 1 = 32/60 - Add the two like fractions:
6/60 + 32/60 = 6 + 32/60 = 38/60 - 38/60 simplified gives 19/30
- So, 2/20 + 32/60 = 19/30
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