Add 15/6 and 12/20
1st number: 2 3/6, 2nd number: 12/20
15/6 + 12/20 is 31/10.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 20 is 60
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 10 = 60,
15/6 = 15 × 10/6 × 10 = 150/60 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 3 = 60,
12/20 = 12 × 3/20 × 3 = 36/60 - Add the two like fractions:
150/60 + 36/60 = 150 + 36/60 = 186/60 - 186/60 simplified gives 31/10
- So, 15/6 + 12/20 = 31/10
In mixed form: 31/10
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