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Add 6/20 and 30/72

6/20 + 30/72 is 43/60.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 20 and 72 is 360

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 18 = 360,
    6/20 = 6 × 18/20 × 18 = 108/360
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 5 = 360,
    30/72 = 30 × 5/72 × 5 = 150/360
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    108/360 + 150/360 = 108 + 150/360 = 258/360
  5. 258/360 simplified gives 43/60
  6. So, 6/20 + 30/72 = 43/60

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