Add the fractions and simplify your answer.

1
4
+
1
5
A.
1
15
B.
9
20
C.
2
20
D.
7
20
That's Correct!
It's Wrong!
1
4
+
1
5

Let’s find the least common multiple of 4 and 5.

Least common multiple of 4 and 5 is 20.

So, LCD = 20

Now, rewrite both the fractions with denominator 20.

1
4
×
5
5
=
5
20
1
5
×
4
4
=
4
20

Now, add:

5
20
+
4
20
=
5 + 4
20
=
9
20
So, the required sum of the given fractions is
9
20
.

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Key Data

Questions
10
Grade
5
Theme
Fractions
Passing score
80%

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