Add 2/8 and 6/15
2/8 + 6/15 is 13/20.
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,
2/8 = 2 × 15/8 × 15 = 30/120 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 8 = 120,
6/15 = 6 × 8/15 × 8 = 48/120 - Add the two like fractions:
30/120 + 48/120 = 30 + 48/120 = 78/120 - 78/120 simplified gives 13/20
- So, 2/8 + 6/15 = 13/20
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