Add 20/7 and 15/30
1st number: 2 6/7, 2nd number: 15/30
20/7 + 15/30 is 47/14.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 7 and 30 is 210
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210 - For the 1st fraction, since 7 × 30 = 210,
20/7 = 20 × 30/7 × 30 = 600/210 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 7 = 210,
15/30 = 15 × 7/30 × 7 = 105/210 - Add the two like fractions:
600/210 + 105/210 = 600 + 105/210 = 705/210 - 705/210 simplified gives 47/14
- So, 20/7 + 15/30 = 47/14
In mixed form: 35/14
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