Add 4/6 and 4/20
4/6 + 4/20 is 13/15.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 20 is 60
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 10 = 60,
4/6 = 4 × 10/6 × 10 = 40/60 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 3 = 60,
4/20 = 4 × 3/20 × 3 = 12/60 - Add the two like fractions:
40/60 + 12/60 = 40 + 12/60 = 52/60 - 52/60 simplified gives 13/15
- So, 4/6 + 4/20 = 13/15
MathStep (Works offline)
Download our mobile app and learn to work with fractions in your own time:
Android and iPhone/ iPad
Related: 8/6+4/20 4/6+8/20 4/12+4/20 4/6+4/40 12/6+4/20 4/6+12/20 4/18+4/20 4/6+4/60 20/6+4/20 4/30+4/20 28/6+4/20 4/6+28/20 4/42+4/20