Add 20/75 and 3/30
20/75 + 3/30 is 11/30.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 75 and 30 is 150
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 150 - For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 2 = 150,
20/75 = 20 × 2/75 × 2 = 40/150 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 5 = 150,
3/30 = 3 × 5/30 × 5 = 15/150 - Add the two like fractions:
40/150 + 15/150 = 40 + 15/150 = 55/150 - 55/150 simplified gives 11/30
- So, 20/75 + 3/30 = 11/30
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