Add 15/5 and 21/8
1st number: 3 0/5, 2nd number: 2 5/8
15/5 + 21/8 is 45/8.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 5 and 8 is 40
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 40 - For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 8 = 40,
15/5 = 15 × 8/5 × 8 = 120/40 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 5 = 40,
21/8 = 21 × 5/8 × 5 = 105/40 - Add the two like fractions:
120/40 + 105/40 = 120 + 105/40 = 225/40 - 225/40 simplified gives 45/8
- So, 15/5 + 21/8 = 45/8
In mixed form: 55/8
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