Solve 0.3+17/20

$$0.3+ \frac{ 17 }{ 20 }$$

Evaluate

$$1.15$$

Solution Steps

Convert decimal number 0.3 to fraction \frac{3}{10}.

$$\frac{3}{10}+\frac{17}{20}$$

Least common multiple of 10 and 20 is 20. Convert \frac{3}{10} and \frac{17}{20} to fractions with denominator 20.

$$\frac{6}{20}+\frac{17}{20}$$

Since \frac{6}{20} and \frac{17}{20} have the same denominator, add them by adding their numerators.

$$\frac{6+17}{20}$$

Add 6 and 17 to get 23.

$$\frac{23}{20}$$

Factor

$$\frac{23}{5 \cdot 2 ^ {2}} = 1\frac{3}{20} = 1.15$$