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Add 3/6 and 15/8

1st number: 3/6, 2nd number: 1 7/8

3/6 + 15/8 is 19/8.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 6 and 8 is 24

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 24
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 4 = 24,
    3/6 = 3 × 4/6 × 4 = 12/24
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 3 = 24,
    15/8 = 15 × 3/8 × 3 = 45/24
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    12/24 + 45/24 = 12 + 45/24 = 57/24
  5. 57/24 simplified gives 19/8
  6. So, 3/6 + 15/8 = 19/8
    In mixed form: 23/8

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