Add 15/30 and 1/8
15/30 + 1/8 is 5/8.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 30 and 8 is 120
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120 - For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 4 = 120,
15/30 = 15 × 4/30 × 4 = 60/120 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 15 = 120,
1/8 = 1 × 15/8 × 15 = 15/120 - Add the two like fractions:
60/120 + 15/120 = 60 + 15/120 = 75/120 - 75/120 simplified gives 5/8
- So, 15/30 + 1/8 = 5/8
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