Add 7/20 and 6/15
7/20 + 6/15 is 3/4.
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,
7/20 = 7 × 3/20 × 3 = 21/60 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 4 = 60,
6/15 = 6 × 4/15 × 4 = 24/60 - Add the two like fractions:
21/60 + 24/60 = 21 + 24/60 = 45/60 - 45/60 simplified gives 3/4
- So, 7/20 + 6/15 = 3/4
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