Add 54/15 and 3/8
1st number: 3 9/15, 2nd number: 3/8
54/15 + 3/8 is 159/40.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 8 = 120,
54/15 = 54 × 8/15 × 8 = 432/120 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 15 = 120,
3/8 = 3 × 15/8 × 15 = 45/120 - Add the two like fractions:
432/120 + 45/120 = 432 + 45/120 = 477/120 - 477/120 simplified gives 159/40
- So, 54/15 + 3/8 = 159/40
In mixed form: 339/40
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