Add 2/20 and 4/30
2/20 + 4/30 is 7/30.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 3 = 60,
2/20 = 2 × 3/20 × 3 = 6/60 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 2 = 60,
4/30 = 4 × 2/30 × 2 = 8/60 - Add the two like fractions:
6/60 + 8/60 = 6 + 8/60 = 14/60 - 14/60 simplified gives 7/30
- So, 2/20 + 4/30 = 7/30
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