Add 1/8 and 12/15
1/8 + 12/15 is 37/40.
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,
1/8 = 1 × 15/8 × 15 = 15/120 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 8 = 120,
12/15 = 12 × 8/15 × 8 = 96/120 - Add the two like fractions:
15/120 + 96/120 = 15 + 96/120 = 111/120 - 111/120 simplified gives 37/40
- So, 1/8 + 12/15 = 37/40
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