Add 2/8 and 5/15
2/8 + 5/15 is 7/12.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 8 and 15 is 120
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120 - For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 15 = 120,
2/8 = 2 × 15/8 × 15 = 30/120 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 8 = 120,
5/15 = 5 × 8/15 × 8 = 40/120 - Add the two like fractions:
30/120 + 40/120 = 30 + 40/120 = 70/120 - 70/120 simplified gives 7/12
- So, 2/8 + 5/15 = 7/12
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