Add 1/15 and 2/4
1/15 + 2/4 is 17/30.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 15 and 4 is 60
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60 - For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 4 = 60,
1/15 = 1 × 4/15 × 4 = 4/60 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 4 × 15 = 60,
2/4 = 2 × 15/4 × 15 = 30/60 - Add the two like fractions:
4/60 + 30/60 = 4 + 30/60 = 34/60 - 34/60 simplified gives 17/30
- So, 1/15 + 2/4 = 17/30
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