Add 20/48 and 2/30
20/48 + 2/30 is 29/60.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 48 and 30 is 240
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240 - For the 1st fraction, since 48 × 5 = 240,
20/48 = 20 × 5/48 × 5 = 100/240 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 8 = 240,
2/30 = 2 × 8/30 × 8 = 16/240 - Add the two like fractions:
100/240 + 16/240 = 100 + 16/240 = 116/240 - 116/240 simplified gives 29/60
- So, 20/48 + 2/30 = 29/60
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