Add 1/8 and 49/15
1st number: 1/8, 2nd number: 3 4/15
1/8 + 49/15 is 407/120.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 8 and 15 is 120
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120 - For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 15 = 120,
1/8 = 1 × 15/8 × 15 = 15/120 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 8 = 120,
49/15 = 49 × 8/15 × 8 = 392/120 - Add the two like fractions:
15/120 + 392/120 = 15 + 392/120 = 407/120 - So, 1/8 + 49/15 = 407/120
In mixed form: 347/120
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