Add 5/3 and 4/8
1st number: 1 2/3, 2nd number: 4/8
53 + 48 is 136.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 3 and 8 is 24
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 24 - For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 8 = 24,
53 = 5 × 83 × 8 = 4024 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 3 = 24,
48 = 4 × 38 × 3 = 1224 - Add the two like fractions:
4024 + 1224 = 40 + 1224 = 5224 - 52/24 simplified gives 136
- So, 5/3 + 4/8 = 13/6
In mixed form: 216
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