Add 20/30 and 32/60
20/30 + 32/60 is 6/5.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 30 and 60 is 60
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60 - For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 2 = 60,
20/30 = 20 × 2/30 × 2 = 40/60 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 1 = 60,
32/60 = 32 × 1/60 × 1 = 32/60 - Add the two like fractions:
40/60 + 32/60 = 40 + 32/60 = 72/60 - 72/60 simplified gives 6/5
- So, 20/30 + 32/60 = 6/5
In mixed form: 11/5
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