Add 45/3 and 12/8, Solve 15 0/3 + 1 4/8 as a fraction

Add 45/3 and 12/8

1^st number: 15 0/3, 2^nd number: 1 4/8

45/3 + 12/8 is 33/2.

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,
45/3 = 45 × 8/3 × 8 = 360/24
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 3 = 24,
12/8 = 12 × 3/8 × 3 = 36/24
Add the two like fractions:
360/24 + 36/24 = 360 + 36/24 = 396/24
396/24 simplified gives 33/2
So, 45/3 + 12/8 = 33/2
In mixed form: 161/2

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