Add 6/20 and 30/3
1st number: 6/20, 2nd number: 10 0/3
6/20 + 30/3 is 103/10.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 20 and 3 is 60
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60 - For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 3 = 60,
6/20 = 6 × 3/20 × 3 = 18/60 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 3 × 20 = 60,
30/3 = 30 × 20/3 × 20 = 600/60 - Add the two like fractions:
18/60 + 600/60 = 18 + 600/60 = 618/60 - 618/60 simplified gives 103/10
- So, 6/20 + 30/3 = 103/10
In mixed form: 103/10
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