Add 2/15 and 14/20
2/15 + 14/20 is 5/6.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 15 and 20 is 60
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60 - For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 4 = 60,
2/15 = 2 × 4/15 × 4 = 8/60 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 3 = 60,
14/20 = 14 × 3/20 × 3 = 42/60 - Add the two like fractions:
8/60 + 42/60 = 8 + 42/60 = 50/60 - 50/60 simplified gives 5/6
- So, 2/15 + 14/20 = 5/6
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