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Add 21/15 and 45/8

1st number: 1 6/15, 2nd number: 5 5/8

21/15 + 45/8 is 281/40.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 15 and 8 is 120

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 8 = 120,
    21/15 = 21 × 8/15 × 8 = 168/120
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 15 = 120,
    45/8 = 45 × 15/8 × 15 = 675/120
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    168/120 + 675/120 = 168 + 675/120 = 843/120
  5. 843/120 simplified gives 281/40
  6. So, 21/15 + 45/8 = 281/40
    In mixed form: 71/40

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