Add 3/7 and 15/20
3/7 + 15/20 is 33/28.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 7 and 20 is 140
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 140 - For the 1st fraction, since 7 × 20 = 140,
3/7 = 3 × 20/7 × 20 = 60/140 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 7 = 140,
15/20 = 15 × 7/20 × 7 = 105/140 - Add the two like fractions:
60/140 + 105/140 = 60 + 105/140 = 165/140 - 165/140 simplified gives 33/28
- So, 3/7 + 15/20 = 33/28
In mixed form: 15/28
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