Add 5/3 and 2/8
1st number: 1 2/3, 2nd number: 2/8
53 + 28 is 2312.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 3 and 8 is 24 - For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 8 = 24,
53 = 5 × 83 × 8 = 4024 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 3 = 24,
28 = 2 × 38 × 3 = 624 - Add the two fractions:
4024 + 624 = 40 + 624 = 4624 - 46/24 simplified gives 2312
- So, 5/3 + 2/8 = 23/12
In mixed form: 11112
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