Add 30/6 and 5/20
1st number: 5 0/6, 2nd number: 5/20
30/6 + 5/20 is 21/4.
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,
5/20 = 5 × 3/20 × 3 = 15/60 - Add the two like fractions:
300/60 + 15/60 = 300 + 15/60 = 315/60 - 315/60 simplified gives 21/4
- So, 30/6 + 5/20 = 21/4
In mixed form: 51/4
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