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Add 20/15 and 36/8

1st number: 1 5/15, 2nd number: 4 4/8

20/15 + 36/8 is 35/6.

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,
    36/8 = 36 × 15/8 × 15 = 540/120
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    160/120 + 540/120 = 160 + 540/120 = 700/120
  5. 700/120 simplified gives 35/6
  6. So, 20/15 + 36/8 = 35/6
    In mixed form: 55/6

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