Add 4/5 and 28/60
4/5 + 28/60 is 19/15.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 5 and 60 is 60
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60 - For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 12 = 60,
4/5 = 4 × 12/5 × 12 = 48/60 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 1 = 60,
28/60 = 28 × 1/60 × 1 = 28/60 - Add the two like fractions:
48/60 + 28/60 = 48 + 28/60 = 76/60 - 76/60 simplified gives 19/15
- So, 4/5 + 28/60 = 19/15
In mixed form: 14/15
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