Add 20/15 and 6/36
1st number: 1 5/15, 2nd number: 6/36
20/15 + 6/36 is 3/2.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 15 and 36 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 12 = 180,
20/15 = 20 × 12/15 × 12 = 240/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 5 = 180,
6/36 = 6 × 5/36 × 5 = 30/180 - Add the two like fractions:
240/180 + 30/180 = 240 + 30/180 = 270/180 - 270/180 simplified gives 3/2
- So, 20/15 + 6/36 = 3/2
In mixed form: 11/2
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