Add 30/48 and 6/20
30/48 + 6/20 is 37/40.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 48 and 20 is 240
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240 - For the 1st fraction, since 48 × 5 = 240,
30/48 = 30 × 5/48 × 5 = 150/240 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 12 = 240,
6/20 = 6 × 12/20 × 12 = 72/240 - Add the two like fractions:
150/240 + 72/240 = 150 + 72/240 = 222/240 - 222/240 simplified gives 37/40
- So, 30/48 + 6/20 = 37/40
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