Add 20/15 and 12/18
1st number: 1 5/15, 2nd number: 12/18
20/15 + 12/18 is 2/1.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 15 and 18 is 90
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90 - For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 6 = 90,
20/15 = 20 × 6/15 × 6 = 120/90 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 5 = 90,
12/18 = 12 × 5/18 × 5 = 60/90 - Add the two like fractions:
120/90 + 60/90 = 120 + 60/90 = 180/90 - 180/90 simplified gives 2/1
- So, 20/15 + 12/18 = 2/1
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