Add 6/20 and 27/15
1st number: 6/20, 2nd number: 1 12/15
6/20 + 27/15 is 21/10.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 20 and 15 is 60
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60 - For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 3 = 60,
6/20 = 6 × 3/20 × 3 = 18/60 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 4 = 60,
27/15 = 27 × 4/15 × 4 = 108/60 - Add the two like fractions:
18/60 + 108/60 = 18 + 108/60 = 126/60 - 126/60 simplified gives 21/10
- So, 6/20 + 27/15 = 21/10
In mixed form: 21/10
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