Add 15/20 and 8/3
1st number: 15/20, 2nd number: 2 2/3
15/20 + 8/3 is 41/12.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 3 = 60,
15/20 = 15 × 3/20 × 3 = 45/60 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 3 × 20 = 60,
8/3 = 8 × 20/3 × 20 = 160/60 - Add the two like fractions:
45/60 + 160/60 = 45 + 160/60 = 205/60 - 205/60 simplified gives 41/12
- So, 15/20 + 8/3 = 41/12
In mixed form: 35/12
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