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Add 20/3 and 15/20

1st number: 6 2/3, 2nd number: 15/20

20/3 + 15/20 is 89/12.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 3 and 20 is 60

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 20 = 60,
    20/3 = 20 × 20/3 × 20 = 400/60
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 3 = 60,
    15/20 = 15 × 3/20 × 3 = 45/60
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    400/60 + 45/60 = 400 + 45/60 = 445/60
  5. 445/60 simplified gives 89/12
  6. So, 20/3 + 15/20 = 89/12
    In mixed form: 75/12

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