Add 15/45 and 20/10
1st number: 15/45, 2nd number: 2 0/10
15/45 + 20/10 is 7/3.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 45 and 10 is 90
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90 - For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 2 = 90,
15/45 = 15 × 2/45 × 2 = 30/90 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 9 = 90,
20/10 = 20 × 9/10 × 9 = 180/90 - Add the two like fractions:
30/90 + 180/90 = 30 + 180/90 = 210/90 - 210/90 simplified gives 7/3
- So, 15/45 + 20/10 = 7/3
In mixed form: 21/3
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