Add 3/15 and 2/20
3/15 + 2/20 is 3/10.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 15 and 20 is 60
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60 - For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 4 = 60,
3/15 = 3 × 4/15 × 4 = 12/60 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 3 = 60,
2/20 = 2 × 3/20 × 3 = 6/60 - Add the two like fractions:
12/60 + 6/60 = 12 + 6/60 = 18/60 - 18/60 simplified gives 3/10
- So, 3/15 + 2/20 = 3/10
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