Add 10/8 and 8/15
1st number: 1 2/8, 2nd number: 8/15
10/8 + 8/15 is 107/60.
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,
10/8 = 10 × 15/8 × 15 = 150/120 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 8 = 120,
8/15 = 8 × 8/15 × 8 = 64/120 - Add the two like fractions:
150/120 + 64/120 = 150 + 64/120 = 214/120 - 214/120 simplified gives 107/60
- So, 10/8 + 8/15 = 107/60
In mixed form: 147/60
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