Add 15/3 and 1/8
1st number: 5 0/3, 2nd number: 1/8
15/3 + 1/8 is 41/8.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 3 and 8 is 24
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 24 - For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 8 = 24,
15/3 = 15 × 8/3 × 8 = 120/24 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 3 = 24,
1/8 = 1 × 3/8 × 3 = 3/24 - Add the two like fractions:
120/24 + 3/24 = 120 + 3/24 = 123/24 - 123/24 simplified gives 41/8
- So, 15/3 + 1/8 = 41/8
In mixed form: 51/8
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