Add 4/5 and 5/6
4/5 + 5/6 is 49/30.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 5 and 6 is 30
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 30 - For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 6 = 30,
4/5 = 4 × 6/5 × 6 = 24/30 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 5 = 30,
5/6 = 5 × 5/6 × 5 = 25/30 - Add the two like fractions:
24/30 + 25/30 = 24 + 25/30 = 49/30 - So, 4/5 + 5/6 = 49/30
In mixed form: 119/30
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