Add 9/30 and 3/20
9/30 + 3/20 is 9/20.
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,
9/30 = 9 × 2/30 × 2 = 18/60 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 3 = 60,
3/20 = 3 × 3/20 × 3 = 9/60 - Add the two like fractions:
18/60 + 9/60 = 18 + 9/60 = 27/60 - 27/60 simplified gives 9/20
- So, 9/30 + 3/20 = 9/20
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