Add 15/3 and 2/8
1st number: 5 0/3, 2nd number: 2/8
15/3 + 2/8 is 21/4.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 3 and 8 is 24
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 24 - For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 8 = 24,
15/3 = 15 × 8/3 × 8 = 120/24 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 3 = 24,
2/8 = 2 × 3/8 × 3 = 6/24 - Add the two like fractions:
120/24 + 6/24 = 120 + 6/24 = 126/24 - 126/24 simplified gives 21/4
- So, 15/3 + 2/8 = 21/4
In mixed form: 51/4
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