Add 20/5 and 12/30
1st number: 4 0/5, 2nd number: 12/30
20/5 + 12/30 is 22/5.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 5 and 30 is 30
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 30 - For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 6 = 30,
20/5 = 20 × 6/5 × 6 = 120/30 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 1 = 30,
12/30 = 12 × 1/30 × 1 = 12/30 - Add the two like fractions:
120/30 + 12/30 = 120 + 12/30 = 132/30 - 132/30 simplified gives 22/5
- So, 20/5 + 12/30 = 22/5
In mixed form: 42/5
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