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Add 5/15 and 2/8

5/15 + 2/8 is 7/12.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 15 and 8 is 120

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 8 = 120,
    5/15 = 5 × 8/15 × 8 = 40/120
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 15 = 120,
    2/8 = 2 × 15/8 × 15 = 30/120
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    40/120 + 30/120 = 40 + 30/120 = 70/120
  5. 70/120 simplified gives 7/12
  6. So, 5/15 + 2/8 = 7/12

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