Add 15/9 and 1/20
1st number: 1 6/9, 2nd number: 1/20
15/9 + 1/20 is 103/60.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 20 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 20 = 180,
15/9 = 15 × 20/9 × 20 = 300/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 9 = 180,
1/20 = 1 × 9/20 × 9 = 9/180 - Add the two like fractions:
300/180 + 9/180 = 300 + 9/180 = 309/180 - 309/180 simplified gives 103/60
- So, 15/9 + 1/20 = 103/60
In mixed form: 143/60
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