Add 20/40 and 2/6
20/40 + 2/6 is 5/6.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 40 and 6 is 120
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120 - For the 1st fraction, since 40 × 3 = 120,
20/40 = 20 × 3/40 × 3 = 60/120 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 20 = 120,
2/6 = 2 × 20/6 × 20 = 40/120 - Add the two like fractions:
60/120 + 40/120 = 60 + 40/120 = 100/120 - 100/120 simplified gives 5/6
- So, 20/40 + 2/6 = 5/6
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