Add 2/20 and 6/40
2/20 + 6/40 is 1/4.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 20 and 40 is 40
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 40 - For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 2 = 40,
2/20 = 2 × 2/20 × 2 = 4/40 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 1 = 40,
6/40 = 6 × 1/40 × 1 = 6/40 - Add the two like fractions:
4/40 + 6/40 = 4 + 6/40 = 10/40 - 10/40 simplified gives 1/4
- So, 2/20 + 6/40 = 1/4
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