Add 10/20 and 20/15
1st number: 10/20, 2nd number: 1 5/15
10/20 + 20/15 is 11/6.
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,
10/20 = 10 × 3/20 × 3 = 30/60 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 4 = 60,
20/15 = 20 × 4/15 × 4 = 80/60 - Add the two like fractions:
30/60 + 80/60 = 30 + 80/60 = 110/60 - 110/60 simplified gives 11/6
- So, 10/20 + 20/15 = 11/6
In mixed form: 15/6
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