Add 4/3 and 1/8
1st number: 1 1/3, 2nd number: 1/8
43 + 18 is 3524.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 3 and 8 is 24
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 24 - For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 8 = 24,
43 = 4 × 83 × 8 = 3224 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 3 = 24,
18 = 1 × 38 × 3 = 324 - Add the two like fractions:
3224 + 324 = 32 + 324 = 3524 - So, 4/3 + 1/8 = 35/24
In mixed form: 11124
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