Q88. - Algebra 1

Question

Find each sum or difference, (Lesson 0-4)

$\frac{4}{5}+\frac{1}{6}$

Step-by-Step Solution

Answer

The sum is $\frac{29}{30}$.

Step 1. Understand what is given.

$\frac{4}{5}+\frac{1}{6}$

Step 2. Make a strategy.

We will convert the fractions into fractions with the same denominator. Then we will add the fractions.

Step 3. Calculation.

$\begin{array}{l}\frac{4}{5}+\frac{1}{6}\\ =\frac{4\left(6\right)+1\left(5\right)}{5·6}\\ =\frac{24+5}{30}\\ =\frac{29}{30}\end{array}$