Add 4/5 and 3/8
4/5 + 3/8 is 47/40.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 5 and 8 is 40
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 40 - For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 8 = 40,
4/5 = 4 × 8/5 × 8 = 32/40 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 5 = 40,
3/8 = 3 × 5/8 × 5 = 15/40 - Add the two like fractions:
32/40 + 15/40 = 32 + 15/40 = 47/40 - So, 4/5 + 3/8 = 47/40
In mixed form: 17/40
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