Add 3/8 and 20/5
1st number: 3/8, 2nd number: 4 0/5
3/8 + 20/5 is 35/8.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 8 and 5 is 40
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 40 - For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 5 = 40,
3/8 = 3 × 5/8 × 5 = 15/40 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 8 = 40,
20/5 = 20 × 8/5 × 8 = 160/40 - Add the two like fractions:
15/40 + 160/40 = 15 + 160/40 = 175/40 - 175/40 simplified gives 35/8
- So, 3/8 + 20/5 = 35/8
In mixed form: 43/8
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