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Add 20/4 and 18/30

1st number: 5 0/4, 2nd number: 18/30

20/4 + 18/30 is 28/5.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 15 = 60,
    20/4 = 20 × 15/4 × 15 = 300/60
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 2 = 60,
    18/30 = 18 × 2/30 × 2 = 36/60
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    300/60 + 36/60 = 300 + 36/60 = 336/60
  5. 336/60 simplified gives 28/5
  6. So, 20/4 + 18/30 = 28/5
    In mixed form: 53/5

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