Add 20/4 and 12/30
1st number: 5 0/4, 2nd number: 12/30
20/4 + 12/30 is 27/5.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 4 and 30 is 60
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60 - For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 15 = 60,
20/4 = 20 × 15/4 × 15 = 300/60 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 2 = 60,
12/30 = 12 × 2/30 × 2 = 24/60 - Add the two like fractions:
300/60 + 24/60 = 300 + 24/60 = 324/60 - 324/60 simplified gives 27/5
- So, 20/4 + 12/30 = 27/5
In mixed form: 52/5
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