Add 8/30 and 6/20
8/30 + 6/20 is 17/30.
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,
8/30 = 8 × 2/30 × 2 = 16/60 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 3 = 60,
6/20 = 6 × 3/20 × 3 = 18/60 - Add the two like fractions:
16/60 + 18/60 = 16 + 18/60 = 34/60 - 34/60 simplified gives 17/30
- So, 8/30 + 6/20 = 17/30
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