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Add 15/4 and 8/3

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

15/4 + 8/3 is 77/12.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 4 and 3 is 12

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 12
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 3 = 12,
    15/4 = 15 × 3/4 × 3 = 45/12
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 3 × 4 = 12,
    8/3 = 8 × 4/3 × 4 = 32/12
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    45/12 + 32/12 = 45 + 32/12 = 77/12
  5. So, 15/4 + 8/3 = 77/12
    In mixed form: 65/12

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