Add 1/4 and 8/15
1/4 + 8/15 is 47/60.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 4 and 15 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 15 × 4 = 60,
8/15 = 8 × 4/15 × 4 = 32/60 - Add the two like fractions:
15/60 + 32/60 = 15 + 32/60 = 47/60 - So, 1/4 + 8/15 = 47/60
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