Add 20/36 and 6/30
20/36 + 6/30 is 34/45.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 36 and 30 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 5 = 180,
20/36 = 20 × 5/36 × 5 = 100/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 6 = 180,
6/30 = 6 × 6/30 × 6 = 36/180 - Add the two like fractions:
100/180 + 36/180 = 100 + 36/180 = 136/180 - 136/180 simplified gives 34/45
- So, 20/36 + 6/30 = 34/45
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