Add 5/15 and 4/7
5/15 + 4/7 is 19/21.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 15 and 7 is 105
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 105 - For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 7 = 105,
5/15 = 5 × 7/15 × 7 = 35/105 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 15 = 105,
4/7 = 4 × 15/7 × 15 = 60/105 - Add the two like fractions:
35/105 + 60/105 = 35 + 60/105 = 95/105 - 95/105 simplified gives 19/21
- So, 5/15 + 4/7 = 19/21
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