Add 6/3 and 4/20
1st number: 2 0/3, 2nd number: 4/20
6/3 + 4/20 is 11/5.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 3 and 20 is 60
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60 - For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 20 = 60,
6/3 = 6 × 20/3 × 20 = 120/60 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 3 = 60,
4/20 = 4 × 3/20 × 3 = 12/60 - Add the two like fractions:
120/60 + 12/60 = 120 + 12/60 = 132/60 - 132/60 simplified gives 11/5
- So, 6/3 + 4/20 = 11/5
In mixed form: 21/5
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