Add 15/60 and 4/14
15/60 + 4/14 is 15/28.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 60 and 14 is 420
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 420 - For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 7 = 420,
15/60 = 15 × 7/60 × 7 = 105/420 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 30 = 420,
4/14 = 4 × 30/14 × 30 = 120/420 - Add the two like fractions:
105/420 + 120/420 = 105 + 120/420 = 225/420 - 225/420 simplified gives 15/28
- So, 15/60 + 4/14 = 15/28
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