Question

In order to add the fractions 2/5 + 3/4, first, we need to find the least common denominator. The LCD for 4 & 5 is 20. Now that we know the LCD is 20, what are the new equivalent fractions?

Answer 1

8/20 and 15/20 and then you add to get 23/20 AKA 1 3/20

Explanation:

Since you multiply 5 by 4 to get the LCD, apply the same method to the top: 2 times 4 is 8

Next do the same for the other fraction: 4 times 5 is 20 so apply that to get 3 times 5 is 15

Your final fractions will be 8/20 and 15/20

Then add and reduce to get 1 3/20