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Add 3/30 and 8/20

3/30 + 8/20 is 1/2.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 30 and 20 is 60

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 2 = 60,
    3/30 = 3 × 2/30 × 2 = 6/60
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 3 = 60,
    8/20 = 8 × 3/20 × 3 = 24/60
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    6/60 + 24/60 = 6 + 24/60 = 30/60
  5. 30/60 simplified gives 1/2
  6. So, 3/30 + 8/20 = 1/2

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