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Add 20/60 and 15/18

20/60 + 15/18 is 7/6.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 60 and 18 is 180

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 3 = 180,
    20/60 = 20 × 3/60 × 3 = 60/180
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 10 = 180,
    15/18 = 15 × 10/18 × 10 = 150/180
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    60/180 + 150/180 = 60 + 150/180 = 210/180
  5. 210/180 simplified gives 7/6
  6. So, 20/60 + 15/18 = 7/6
    In mixed form: 11/6

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