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Add 15/4 and 5/8

1st number: 3 3/4, 2nd number: 5/8

15/4 + 5/8 is 35/8.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 4 and 8 is 8

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 8
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 2 = 8,
    15/4 = 15 × 2/4 × 2 = 30/8
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 1 = 8,
    5/8 = 5 × 1/8 × 1 = 5/8
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    30/8 + 5/8 = 30 + 5/8 = 35/8
  5. So, 15/4 + 5/8 = 35/8
    In mixed form: 43/8

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