Add 8/6 and 15/20
1st number: 1 2/6, 2nd number: 15/20
8/6 + 15/20 is 25/12.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 20 is 60
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 10 = 60,
8/6 = 8 × 10/6 × 10 = 80/60 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 3 = 60,
15/20 = 15 × 3/20 × 3 = 45/60 - Add the two like fractions:
80/60 + 45/60 = 80 + 45/60 = 125/60 - 125/60 simplified gives 25/12
- So, 8/6 + 15/20 = 25/12
In mixed form: 21/12
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