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Add 15/20 and 32/3

1st number: 15/20, 2nd number: 10 2/3

15/20 + 32/3 is 137/12.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 20 and 3 is 60

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 3 = 60,
    15/20 = 15 × 3/20 × 3 = 45/60
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 3 × 20 = 60,
    32/3 = 32 × 20/3 × 20 = 640/60
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    45/60 + 640/60 = 45 + 640/60 = 685/60
  5. 685/60 simplified gives 137/12
  6. So, 15/20 + 32/3 = 137/12
    In mixed form: 115/12

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