Add 7/15 and 3/20
7/15 + 3/20 is 37/60.
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,
7/15 = 7 × 4/15 × 4 = 28/60 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 3 = 60,
3/20 = 3 × 3/20 × 3 = 9/60 - Add the two like fractions:
28/60 + 9/60 = 28 + 9/60 = 37/60 - So, 7/15 + 3/20 = 37/60
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