Add 45/3 and 8/15
1st number: 15 0/3, 2nd number: 8/15
45/3 + 8/15 is 233/15.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 3 and 15 is 15
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 15 - For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 5 = 15,
45/3 = 45 × 5/3 × 5 = 225/15 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 1 = 15,
8/15 = 8 × 1/15 × 1 = 8/15 - Add the two like fractions:
225/15 + 8/15 = 225 + 8/15 = 233/15 - So, 45/3 + 8/15 = 233/15
In mixed form: 158/15
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