Add 5/8 and 1/3
5/8 + 1/3 is 23/24.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 8 and 3 is 24
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 24 - For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 3 = 24,
5/8 = 5 × 3/8 × 3 = 15/24 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 3 × 8 = 24,
1/3 = 1 × 8/3 × 8 = 8/24 - Add the two like fractions:
15/24 + 8/24 = 15 + 8/24 = 23/24 - So, 5/8 + 1/3 = 23/24
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