Add 7/20 and 1/30
7/20 + 1/30 is 23/60.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 20 and 30 is 60
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60 - For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 3 = 60,
7/20 = 7 × 3/20 × 3 = 21/60 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 2 = 60,
1/30 = 1 × 2/30 × 2 = 2/60 - Add the two like fractions:
21/60 + 2/60 = 21 + 2/60 = 23/60 - So, 7/20 + 1/30 = 23/60
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