Add 4/3 and 1/5
1st number: 1 1/3, 2nd number: 1/5
43 + 15 is 2315.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 3 and 5 is 15
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 15 - For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 5 = 15,
43 = 4 × 53 × 5 = 2015 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 3 = 15,
15 = 1 × 35 × 3 = 315 - Add the two like fractions:
2015 + 315 = 20 + 315 = 2315 - So, 4/3 + 1/5 = 23/15
In mixed form: 1815
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