Add 4/8 and 10/15
4/8 + 10/15 is 7/6.
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,
4/8 = 4 × 15/8 × 15 = 60/120 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 8 = 120,
10/15 = 10 × 8/15 × 8 = 80/120 - Add the two like fractions:
60/120 + 80/120 = 60 + 80/120 = 140/120 - 140/120 simplified gives 7/6
- So, 4/8 + 10/15 = 7/6
In mixed form: 11/6
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