Add 5/30 and 8/20
5/30 + 8/20 is 17/30.
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,
8/20 = 8 × 3/20 × 3 = 24/60 - Add the two like fractions:
10/60 + 24/60 = 10 + 24/60 = 34/60 - 34/60 simplified gives 17/30
- So, 5/30 + 8/20 = 17/30
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