Add 5/3 and 6/8
1st number: 1 2/3, 2nd number: 6/8
5/3 + 6/8 is 29/12.
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,
5/3 = 5 × 8/3 × 8 = 40/24 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 3 = 24,
6/8 = 6 × 3/8 × 3 = 18/24 - Add the two like fractions:
40/24 + 18/24 = 40 + 18/24 = 58/24 - 58/24 simplified gives 29/12
- So, 5/3 + 6/8 = 29/12
In mixed form: 25/12
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