Add 3/20 and 30/72
3/20 + 30/72 is 17/30.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 20 and 72 is 360
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360 - For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 18 = 360,
3/20 = 3 × 18/20 × 18 = 54/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 5 = 360,
30/72 = 30 × 5/72 × 5 = 150/360 - Add the two like fractions:
54/360 + 150/360 = 54 + 150/360 = 204/360 - 204/360 simplified gives 17/30
- So, 3/20 + 30/72 = 17/30
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