Add 15/3 and 4/8
1st number: 5 0/3, 2nd number: 4/8
153 + 48 is 112.
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,
153 = 15 × 83 × 8 = 12024 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 3 = 24,
48 = 4 × 38 × 3 = 1224 - Add the two like fractions:
12024 + 1224 = 120 + 1224 = 13224 - 132/24 simplified gives 112
- So, 15/3 + 4/8 = 11/2
In mixed form: 512
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