Add 30/20 and 6/9
1st number: 1 10/20, 2nd number: 6/9
30/20 + 6/9 is 13/6.
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,
6/9 = 6 × 20/9 × 20 = 120/180 - Add the two like fractions:
270/180 + 120/180 = 270 + 120/180 = 390/180 - 390/180 simplified gives 13/6
- So, 30/20 + 6/9 = 13/6
In mixed form: 21/6
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