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Add 5/15 and 7/8

5/15 + 7/8 is 29/24.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 15 and 8 is 120

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 8 = 120,
    5/15 = 5 × 8/15 × 8 = 40/120
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 15 = 120,
    7/8 = 7 × 15/8 × 15 = 105/120
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    40/120 + 105/120 = 40 + 105/120 = 145/120
  5. 145/120 simplified gives 29/24
  6. So, 5/15 + 7/8 = 29/24
    In mixed form: 15/24

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