Add 36/15 and 6/20
1st number: 2 6/15, 2nd number: 6/20
36/15 + 6/20 is 27/10.
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,
36/15 = 36 × 4/15 × 4 = 144/60 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 3 = 60,
6/20 = 6 × 3/20 × 3 = 18/60 - Add the two like fractions:
144/60 + 18/60 = 144 + 18/60 = 162/60 - 162/60 simplified gives 27/10
- So, 36/15 + 6/20 = 27/10
In mixed form: 27/10
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