Add 30/15 and 18/20
1st number: 2 0/15, 2nd number: 18/20
30/15 + 18/20 is 29/10.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 15 and 20 is 60
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60 - For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 4 = 60,
30/15 = 30 × 4/15 × 4 = 120/60 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 3 = 60,
18/20 = 18 × 3/20 × 3 = 54/60 - Add the two like fractions:
120/60 + 54/60 = 120 + 54/60 = 174/60 - 174/60 simplified gives 29/10
- So, 30/15 + 18/20 = 29/10
In mixed form: 29/10
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