Add 30/6 and 4/20
1st number: 5 0/6, 2nd number: 4/20
30/6 + 4/20 is 26/5.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 20 is 60
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 10 = 60,
30/6 = 30 × 10/6 × 10 = 300/60 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 3 = 60,
4/20 = 4 × 3/20 × 3 = 12/60 - Add the two like fractions:
300/60 + 12/60 = 300 + 12/60 = 312/60 - 312/60 simplified gives 26/5
- So, 30/6 + 4/20 = 26/5
In mixed form: 51/5
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