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Add 3/6 and 9/20

3/6 + 9/20 is 19/20.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 6 and 20 is 60

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 10 = 60,
    3/6 = 3 × 10/6 × 10 = 30/60
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 3 = 60,
    9/20 = 9 × 3/20 × 3 = 27/60
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    30/60 + 27/60 = 30 + 27/60 = 57/60
  5. 57/60 simplified gives 19/20
  6. So, 3/6 + 9/20 = 19/20

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