Add 30/20 and 50/30
1st number: 1 10/20, 2nd number: 1 20/30
30/20 + 50/30 is 19/6.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 20 and 30 is 60
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60 - For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 3 = 60,
30/20 = 30 × 3/20 × 3 = 90/60 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 2 = 60,
50/30 = 50 × 2/30 × 2 = 100/60 - Add the two like fractions:
90/60 + 100/60 = 90 + 100/60 = 190/60 - 190/60 simplified gives 19/6
- So, 30/20 + 50/30 = 19/6
In mixed form: 31/6
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