Add 45/8 and 2/15
1st number: 5 5/8, 2nd number: 2/15
45/8 + 2/15 is 691/120.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 8 and 15 is 120
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120 - For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 15 = 120,
45/8 = 45 × 15/8 × 15 = 675/120 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 8 = 120,
2/15 = 2 × 8/15 × 8 = 16/120 - Add the two like fractions:
675/120 + 16/120 = 675 + 16/120 = 691/120 - So, 45/8 + 2/15 = 691/120
In mixed form: 591/120
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