Add 4/15 and 20/80
4/15 + 20/80 is 31/60.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 15 and 80 is 240
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240 - For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 16 = 240,
4/15 = 4 × 16/15 × 16 = 64/240 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 3 = 240,
20/80 = 20 × 3/80 × 3 = 60/240 - Add the two like fractions:
64/240 + 60/240 = 64 + 60/240 = 124/240 - 124/240 simplified gives 31/60
- So, 4/15 + 20/80 = 31/60
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