Add 2/20 and 7/30
2/20 + 7/30 is 1/3.
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,
7/30 = 7 × 2/30 × 2 = 14/60 - Add the two like fractions:
6/60 + 14/60 = 6 + 14/60 = 20/60 - 20/60 simplified gives 1/3
- So, 2/20 + 7/30 = 1/3
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