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Add 1/8 and 5/3

1st number: 1/8, 2nd number: 1 2/3

1/8 + 5/3 is 43/24.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 8 and 3 is 24

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 24
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 3 = 24,
    1/8 = 1 × 3/8 × 3 = 3/24
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 3 × 8 = 24,
    5/3 = 5 × 8/3 × 8 = 40/24
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    3/24 + 40/24 = 3 + 40/24 = 43/24
  5. So, 1/8 + 5/3 = 43/24
    In mixed form: 119/24

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