Add 63/20 and 84/15
1st number: 3 3/20, 2nd number: 5 9/15
63/20 + 84/15 is 35/4.
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,
63/20 = 63 × 3/20 × 3 = 189/60 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 4 = 60,
84/15 = 84 × 4/15 × 4 = 336/60 - Add the two like fractions:
189/60 + 336/60 = 189 + 336/60 = 525/60 - 525/60 simplified gives 35/4
- So, 63/20 + 84/15 = 35/4
In mixed form: 83/4
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