Add 4/15 and 14/60
4/15 + 14/60 is 1/2.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 15 and 60 is 60
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60 - For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 4 = 60,
4/15 = 4 × 4/15 × 4 = 16/60 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 1 = 60,
14/60 = 14 × 1/60 × 1 = 14/60 - Add the two like fractions:
16/60 + 14/60 = 16 + 14/60 = 30/60 - 30/60 simplified gives 1/2
- So, 4/15 + 14/60 = 1/2
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