Add 32/30 and 2/20
1st number: 1 2/30, 2nd number: 2/20
32/30 + 2/20 is 7/6.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 30 and 20 is 60
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60 - For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 2 = 60,
32/30 = 32 × 2/30 × 2 = 64/60 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 3 = 60,
2/20 = 2 × 3/20 × 3 = 6/60 - Add the two like fractions:
64/60 + 6/60 = 64 + 6/60 = 70/60 - 70/60 simplified gives 7/6
- So, 32/30 + 2/20 = 7/6
In mixed form: 11/6
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