Add 20/60 and 25/30
20/60 + 25/30 is 7/6.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 60 and 30 is 60
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60 - For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 1 = 60,
20/60 = 20 × 1/60 × 1 = 20/60 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 2 = 60,
25/30 = 25 × 2/30 × 2 = 50/60 - Add the two like fractions:
20/60 + 50/60 = 20 + 50/60 = 70/60 - 70/60 simplified gives 7/6
- So, 20/60 + 25/30 = 7/6
In mixed form: 11/6
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