Add 5/8 and 5/15
5/8 + 5/15 is 23/24.
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,
5/8 = 5 × 15/8 × 15 = 75/120 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 8 = 120,
5/15 = 5 × 8/15 × 8 = 40/120 - Add the two like fractions:
75/120 + 40/120 = 75 + 40/120 = 115/120 - 115/120 simplified gives 23/24
- So, 5/8 + 5/15 = 23/24
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