Add 7/15 and 3/8
7/15 + 3/8 is 101/120.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 8 = 120,
7/15 = 7 × 8/15 × 8 = 56/120 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 15 = 120,
3/8 = 3 × 15/8 × 15 = 45/120 - Add the two like fractions:
56/120 + 45/120 = 56 + 45/120 = 101/120 - So, 7/15 + 3/8 = 101/120
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