Add 9/15 and 14/20
9/15 + 14/20 is 13/10.
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,
9/15 = 9 × 4/15 × 4 = 36/60 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 3 = 60,
14/20 = 14 × 3/20 × 3 = 42/60 - Add the two like fractions:
36/60 + 42/60 = 36 + 42/60 = 78/60 - 78/60 simplified gives 13/10
- So, 9/15 + 14/20 = 13/10
In mixed form: 13/10
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