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Add 2/15 and 15/20

2/15 + 15/20 is 53/60.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 15 and 20 is 60

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 4 = 60,
    2/15 = 2 × 4/15 × 4 = 8/60
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 3 = 60,
    15/20 = 15 × 3/20 × 3 = 45/60
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    8/60 + 45/60 = 8 + 45/60 = 53/60
  5. So, 2/15 + 15/20 = 53/60

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