Add 4/15 and 20/60
4/15 + 20/60 is 3/5.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 15 and 60 is 60
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60 - For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 4 = 60,
4/15 = 4 × 4/15 × 4 = 16/60 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 1 = 60,
20/60 = 20 × 1/60 × 1 = 20/60 - Add the two like fractions:
16/60 + 20/60 = 16 + 20/60 = 36/60 - 36/60 simplified gives 3/5
- So, 4/15 + 20/60 = 3/5
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