Add 6/20 and 3/15
6/20 + 3/15 is 1/2.
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,
3/15 = 3 × 4/15 × 4 = 12/60 - Add the two like fractions:
18/60 + 12/60 = 18 + 12/60 = 30/60 - 30/60 simplified gives 1/2
- So, 6/20 + 3/15 = 1/2
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