Add 30/20 and 3/9
1st number: 1 10/20, 2nd number: 3/9
30/20 + 3/9 is 11/6.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 20 and 9 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 9 = 180,
30/20 = 30 × 9/20 × 9 = 270/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 20 = 180,
3/9 = 3 × 20/9 × 20 = 60/180 - Add the two like fractions:
270/180 + 60/180 = 270 + 60/180 = 330/180 - 330/180 simplified gives 11/6
- So, 30/20 + 3/9 = 11/6
In mixed form: 15/6
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