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Add 5/15 and 8/4

1st number: 5/15, 2nd number: 2 0/4

5/15 + 8/4 is 7/3.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 15 and 4 is 60

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 4 = 60,
    5/15 = 5 × 4/15 × 4 = 20/60
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 4 × 15 = 60,
    8/4 = 8 × 15/4 × 15 = 120/60
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    20/60 + 120/60 = 20 + 120/60 = 140/60
  5. 140/60 simplified gives 7/3
  6. So, 5/15 + 8/4 = 7/3
    In mixed form: 21/3

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