Add 3/6 and 20/30
3/6 + 20/30 is 7/6.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 30 is 30
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 30 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 5 = 30,
3/6 = 3 × 5/6 × 5 = 15/30 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 1 = 30,
20/30 = 20 × 1/30 × 1 = 20/30 - Add the two like fractions:
15/30 + 20/30 = 15 + 20/30 = 35/30 - 35/30 simplified gives 7/6
- So, 3/6 + 20/30 = 7/6
In mixed form: 11/6
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