Add 4/6 and 5/20
4/6 + 5/20 is 11/12.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 20 is 60
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 10 = 60,
4/6 = 4 × 10/6 × 10 = 40/60 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 3 = 60,
5/20 = 5 × 3/20 × 3 = 15/60 - Add the two like fractions:
40/60 + 15/60 = 40 + 15/60 = 55/60 - 55/60 simplified gives 11/12
- So, 4/6 + 5/20 = 11/12
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