Add 6/20 and 30/56
6/20 + 30/56 is 117/140.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 20 and 56 is 280
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 280 - For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 14 = 280,
6/20 = 6 × 14/20 × 14 = 84/280 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 5 = 280,
30/56 = 30 × 5/56 × 5 = 150/280 - Add the two like fractions:
84/280 + 150/280 = 84 + 150/280 = 234/280 - 234/280 simplified gives 117/140
- So, 6/20 + 30/56 = 117/140
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