Add 4/20 and 18/30
4/20 + 18/30 is 4/5.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 20 and 30 is 60
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60 - For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 3 = 60,
4/20 = 4 × 3/20 × 3 = 12/60 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 2 = 60,
18/30 = 18 × 2/30 × 2 = 36/60 - Add the two like fractions:
12/60 + 36/60 = 12 + 36/60 = 48/60 - 48/60 simplified gives 4/5
- So, 4/20 + 18/30 = 4/5
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