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Add 9/20 and 15/3

1st number: 9/20, 2nd number: 5 0/3

9/20 + 15/3 is 109/20.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 20 and 3 is 60

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 3 = 60,
    9/20 = 9 × 3/20 × 3 = 27/60
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 3 × 20 = 60,
    15/3 = 15 × 20/3 × 20 = 300/60
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    27/60 + 300/60 = 27 + 300/60 = 327/60
  5. 327/60 simplified gives 109/20
  6. So, 9/20 + 15/3 = 109/20
    In mixed form: 59/20

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