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