Add 9/20 and 15/60
9/20 + 15/60 is 7/10.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 20 and 60 is 60
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60 - For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 3 = 60,
9/20 = 9 × 3/20 × 3 = 27/60 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 1 = 60,
15/60 = 15 × 1/60 × 1 = 15/60 - Add the two like fractions:
27/60 + 15/60 = 27 + 15/60 = 42/60 - 42/60 simplified gives 7/10
- So, 9/20 + 15/60 = 7/10
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