Add 6/15 and 30/20
1st number: 6/15, 2nd number: 1 10/20
6/15 + 30/20 is 19/10.
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,
6/15 = 6 × 4/15 × 4 = 24/60 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 3 = 60,
30/20 = 30 × 3/20 × 3 = 90/60 - Add the two like fractions:
24/60 + 90/60 = 24 + 90/60 = 114/60 - 114/60 simplified gives 19/10
- So, 6/15 + 30/20 = 19/10
In mixed form: 19/10
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