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Add 10/8 and 12/15

1st number: 1 2/8, 2nd number: 12/15

10/8 + 12/15 is 41/20.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 15 = 120,
    10/8 = 10 × 15/8 × 15 = 150/120
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 8 = 120,
    12/15 = 12 × 8/15 × 8 = 96/120
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    150/120 + 96/120 = 150 + 96/120 = 246/120
  5. 246/120 simplified gives 41/20
  6. So, 10/8 + 12/15 = 41/20
    In mixed form: 21/20

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