Add 20/30 and 6/12
20/30 + 6/12 is 7/6.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 30 and 12 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 12 × 5 = 60,
6/12 = 6 × 5/12 × 5 = 30/60 - Add the two like fractions:
40/60 + 30/60 = 40 + 30/60 = 70/60 - 70/60 simplified gives 7/6
- So, 20/30 + 6/12 = 7/6
In mixed form: 11/6
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