Add 6/15 and 40/20
1st number: 6/15, 2nd number: 2 0/20
6/15 + 40/20 is 12/5.
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,
6/15 = 6 × 4/15 × 4 = 24/60 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 3 = 60,
40/20 = 40 × 3/20 × 3 = 120/60 - Add the two like fractions:
24/60 + 120/60 = 24 + 120/60 = 144/60 - 144/60 simplified gives 12/5
- So, 6/15 + 40/20 = 12/5
In mixed form: 22/5
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