Add 20/15 and 7/9
1st number: 1 5/15, 2nd number: 7/9
20/15 + 7/9 is 19/9.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 15 and 9 is 45
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 45 - For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 3 = 45,
20/15 = 20 × 3/15 × 3 = 60/45 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 5 = 45,
7/9 = 7 × 5/9 × 5 = 35/45 - Add the two like fractions:
60/45 + 35/45 = 60 + 35/45 = 95/45 - 95/45 simplified gives 19/9
- So, 20/15 + 7/9 = 19/9
In mixed form: 21/9
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