Add 3/15 and 12/20
3/15 + 12/20 is 4/5.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 15 and 20 is 60
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60 - For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 4 = 60,
3/15 = 3 × 4/15 × 4 = 12/60 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 3 = 60,
12/20 = 12 × 3/20 × 3 = 36/60 - Add the two like fractions:
12/60 + 36/60 = 12 + 36/60 = 48/60 - 48/60 simplified gives 4/5
- So, 3/15 + 12/20 = 4/5
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