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Add 20/15 and 27/8

1st number: 1 5/15, 2nd number: 3 3/8

20/15 + 27/8 is 113/24.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 15 and 8 is 120

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 8 = 120,
    20/15 = 20 × 8/15 × 8 = 160/120
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 15 = 120,
    27/8 = 27 × 15/8 × 15 = 405/120
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    160/120 + 405/120 = 160 + 405/120 = 565/120
  5. 565/120 simplified gives 113/24
  6. So, 20/15 + 27/8 = 113/24
    In mixed form: 417/24

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