Add 6/20 and 2/10
6/20 + 2/10 is 1/2.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 20 and 10 is 20
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 20 - For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 1 = 20,
6/20 = 6 × 1/20 × 1 = 6/20 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 2 = 20,
2/10 = 2 × 2/10 × 2 = 4/20 - Add the two like fractions:
6/20 + 4/20 = 6 + 4/20 = 10/20 - 10/20 simplified gives 1/2
- So, 6/20 + 2/10 = 1/2
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