Add 4/15 and 4/10
4/15 + 4/10 is 2/3.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 15 and 10 is 30
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 30 - For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 2 = 30,
4/15 = 4 × 2/15 × 2 = 8/30 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 3 = 30,
4/10 = 4 × 3/10 × 3 = 12/30 - Add the two like fractions:
8/30 + 12/30 = 8 + 12/30 = 20/30 - 20/30 simplified gives 2/3
- So, 4/15 + 4/10 = 2/3
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