Add 6/20 and 2/4
6/20 + 2/4 is 4/5.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 20 and 4 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 4 × 5 = 20,
2/4 = 2 × 5/4 × 5 = 10/20 - Add the two like fractions:
6/20 + 10/20 = 6 + 10/20 = 16/20 - 16/20 simplified gives 4/5
- So, 6/20 + 2/4 = 4/5
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