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Add 15/20 and 9/3

1st number: 15/20, 2nd number: 3 0/3

15/20 + 9/3 is 15/4.

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,
    9/3 = 9 × 20/3 × 20 = 180/60
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    45/60 + 180/60 = 45 + 180/60 = 225/60
  5. 225/60 simplified gives 15/4
  6. So, 15/20 + 9/3 = 15/4
    In mixed form: 33/4

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