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Add 15/20 and 5/9

15/20 + 5/9 is 47/36.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 20 and 9 is 180

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 9 = 180,
    15/20 = 15 × 9/20 × 9 = 135/180
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 20 = 180,
    5/9 = 5 × 20/9 × 20 = 100/180
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    135/180 + 100/180 = 135 + 100/180 = 235/180
  5. 235/180 simplified gives 47/36
  6. So, 15/20 + 5/9 = 47/36
    In mixed form: 111/36

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