How do you simplify #1/4 + 1/5#?
2 Answers
Explanation:
To simplify
Rewrite each fraction so they have the same denominator.
Explanation:
Least Common Multiple (LCM) Route:
Multiples of 4 are 4, 8, 12, 16, 20, 24, 28
Multiples of 5 are 5, 10 ,15, 20, 25, 30
The Smallest Multiple that 4 and 5 have in common is 20.
Change
Change
Now Add the 2 new fractions together and simplify if possible:
Cross Multiply Route:
Remember to always Simplify if possible.