Question

Sum of 4/17 and 15/17 is (A) 19/17 (B) 11/17 (C) 19/34 (D) 2/17

Answer 1

solution

4/17+15/17

by taking the L.C.M

but in this case thank God the L.C.M is 17

since they are the same

⇒ (4+15)/17=19/17

then the correct answer is (A)

Answer 2

Given - Fractions

Find - Sum

Solution - Sum of 4/17 and 15/17 is (A) 19/17

Firstly we will be taking LCM of the given fractions.

The LCM will be 17.

Now, perform addition to find the sum of given fractions.

Sum = 4 + 15/17

Sum = 19/17.

Since the sum can not be further simplified to smallest form, thus, 19/17 is the final answer.

Hence, option (A) 19/17 is the correct answer.