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Add 15/6 and 9/20

1st number: 2 3/6, 2nd number: 9/20

15/6 + 9/20 is 59/20.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 10 = 60,
    15/6 = 15 × 10/6 × 10 = 150/60
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 3 = 60,
    9/20 = 9 × 3/20 × 3 = 27/60
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    150/60 + 27/60 = 150 + 27/60 = 177/60
  5. 177/60 simplified gives 59/20
  6. So, 15/6 + 9/20 = 59/20
    In mixed form: 219/20

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