Add 2/20 and 4/15
2/20 + 4/15 is 11/30.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 20 and 15 is 60
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60 - For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 3 = 60,
2/20 = 2 × 3/20 × 3 = 6/60 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 4 = 60,
4/15 = 4 × 4/15 × 4 = 16/60 - Add the two like fractions:
6/60 + 16/60 = 6 + 16/60 = 22/60 - 22/60 simplified gives 11/30
- So, 2/20 + 4/15 = 11/30
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