Add 15/3 and 30/20
1st number: 5 0/3, 2nd number: 1 10/20
15/3 + 30/20 is 13/2.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 3 and 20 is 60
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60 - For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 20 = 60,
15/3 = 15 × 20/3 × 20 = 300/60 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 3 = 60,
30/20 = 30 × 3/20 × 3 = 90/60 - Add the two like fractions:
300/60 + 90/60 = 300 + 90/60 = 390/60 - 390/60 simplified gives 13/2
- So, 15/3 + 30/20 = 13/2
In mixed form: 61/2
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