Add 15/2 and 3/20
1st number: 7 1/2, 2nd number: 3/20
15/2 + 3/20 is 153/20.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 2 and 20 is 20
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 20 - For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 10 = 20,
15/2 = 15 × 10/2 × 10 = 150/20 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 1 = 20,
3/20 = 3 × 1/20 × 1 = 3/20 - Add the two like fractions:
150/20 + 3/20 = 150 + 3/20 = 153/20 - So, 15/2 + 3/20 = 153/20
In mixed form: 713/20
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