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Add 20/30 and 15/9

1st number: 20/30, 2nd number: 1 6/9

20/30 + 15/9 is 7/3.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 30 and 9 is 90

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 3 = 90,
    20/30 = 20 × 3/30 × 3 = 60/90
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 10 = 90,
    15/9 = 15 × 10/9 × 10 = 150/90
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    60/90 + 150/90 = 60 + 150/90 = 210/90
  5. 210/90 simplified gives 7/3
  6. So, 20/30 + 15/9 = 7/3
    In mixed form: 21/3

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