Add 6/30 and 7/20
6/30 + 7/20 is 11/20.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 30 and 20 is 60
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60 - For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 2 = 60,
6/30 = 6 × 2/30 × 2 = 12/60 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 3 = 60,
7/20 = 7 × 3/20 × 3 = 21/60 - Add the two like fractions:
12/60 + 21/60 = 12 + 21/60 = 33/60 - 33/60 simplified gives 11/20
- So, 6/30 + 7/20 = 11/20
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