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Add 15/20 and 40/6

1st number: 15/20, 2nd number: 6 4/6

15/20 + 40/6 is 89/12.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 20 and 6 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 6 × 10 = 60,
    40/6 = 40 × 10/6 × 10 = 400/60
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    45/60 + 400/60 = 45 + 400/60 = 445/60
  5. 445/60 simplified gives 89/12
  6. So, 15/20 + 40/6 = 89/12
    In mixed form: 75/12

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