Add 20/4 and 16/30
1st number: 5 0/4, 2nd number: 16/30
20/4 + 16/30 is 83/15.
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,
16/30 = 16 × 2/30 × 2 = 32/60 - Add the two like fractions:
300/60 + 32/60 = 300 + 32/60 = 332/60 - 332/60 simplified gives 83/15
- So, 20/4 + 16/30 = 83/15
In mixed form: 58/15
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