Add 20/6 and 16/15
1st number: 3 2/6, 2nd number: 1 1/15
20/6 + 16/15 is 22/5.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 15 is 30
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 30 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 5 = 30,
20/6 = 20 × 5/6 × 5 = 100/30 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 2 = 30,
16/15 = 16 × 2/15 × 2 = 32/30 - Add the two like fractions:
100/30 + 32/30 = 100 + 32/30 = 132/30 - 132/30 simplified gives 22/5
- So, 20/6 + 16/15 = 22/5
In mixed form: 42/5
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