Question

Add the number
1/5 and 4/15​

Answer 1

Answer:

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:

LCM of 15 and 5 is 15

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 15

For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 1 = 15,

4

15

=

4 × 1

15 × 1

=

4

15

Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 3 = 15,

1

5

=

1 × 3

5 × 3

=

3

15

Add the two like fractions:

4

15

+

3

15

=

4 + 3

15

=

7

15

So, 4/15 + 1/5 = 7/15

Step-by-step explanation:

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