Add 5/30 and 18/20
5/30 + 18/20 is 16/15.
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,
5/30 = 5 × 2/30 × 2 = 10/60 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 3 = 60,
18/20 = 18 × 3/20 × 3 = 54/60 - Add the two like fractions:
10/60 + 54/60 = 10 + 54/60 = 64/60 - 64/60 simplified gives 16/15
- So, 5/30 + 18/20 = 16/15
In mixed form: 11/15
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