Add 4/5 and 20/60
4/5 + 20/60 is 17/15.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 5 and 60 is 60
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60 - For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 12 = 60,
4/5 = 4 × 12/5 × 12 = 48/60 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 1 = 60,
20/60 = 20 × 1/60 × 1 = 20/60 - Add the two like fractions:
48/60 + 20/60 = 48 + 20/60 = 68/60 - 68/60 simplified gives 17/15
- So, 4/5 + 20/60 = 17/15
In mixed form: 12/15
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