Add 4/20 and 4/6
4/20 + 4/6 is 13/15.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 20 and 6 is 60
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60 - For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 3 = 60,
4/20 = 4 × 3/20 × 3 = 12/60 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 10 = 60,
4/6 = 4 × 10/6 × 10 = 40/60 - Add the two like fractions:
12/60 + 40/60 = 12 + 40/60 = 52/60 - 52/60 simplified gives 13/15
- So, 4/20 + 4/6 = 13/15
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