Add 1/15 and 42/8
1st number: 1/15, 2nd number: 5 2/8
1/15 + 42/8 is 319/60.
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,
1/15 = 1 × 8/15 × 8 = 8/120 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 15 = 120,
42/8 = 42 × 15/8 × 15 = 630/120 - Add the two like fractions:
8/120 + 630/120 = 8 + 630/120 = 638/120 - 638/120 simplified gives 319/60
- So, 1/15 + 42/8 = 319/60
In mixed form: 519/60
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