Add 4/3 and 15/8
1st number: 1 1/3, 2nd number: 1 7/8
43 + 158 is 7724.
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,
158 = 15 × 38 × 3 = 4524 - Add the two like fractions:
3224 + 4524 = 32 + 4524 = 7724 - So, 4/3 + 15/8 = 77/24
In mixed form: 3524
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