Add 3/20 and 14/15
3/20 + 14/15 is 13/12.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 20 and 15 is 60
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60 - For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 3 = 60,
3/20 = 3 × 3/20 × 3 = 9/60 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 4 = 60,
14/15 = 14 × 4/15 × 4 = 56/60 - Add the two like fractions:
9/60 + 56/60 = 9 + 56/60 = 65/60 - 65/60 simplified gives 13/12
- So, 3/20 + 14/15 = 13/12
In mixed form: 11/12
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