Add 5/8 and 3/5
5/8 + 3/5 is 49/40.
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,
5/8 = 5 × 5/8 × 5 = 25/40 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 8 = 40,
3/5 = 3 × 8/5 × 8 = 24/40 - Add the two like fractions:
25/40 + 24/40 = 25 + 24/40 = 49/40 - So, 5/8 + 3/5 = 49/40
In mixed form: 19/40
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