Add 15/3 and 6/8
1st number: 5 0/3, 2nd number: 6/8
153 + 68 is 234.
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,
68 = 6 × 38 × 3 = 1824 - Add the two like fractions:
12024 + 1824 = 120 + 1824 = 13824 - 138/24 simplified gives 234
- So, 15/3 + 6/8 = 23/4
In mixed form: 534
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