Add 60/15 and 5/8
1st number: 4 0/15, 2nd number: 5/8
60/15 + 5/8 is 37/8.
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,
60/15 = 60 × 8/15 × 8 = 480/120 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 15 = 120,
5/8 = 5 × 15/8 × 15 = 75/120 - Add the two like fractions:
480/120 + 75/120 = 480 + 75/120 = 555/120 - 555/120 simplified gives 37/8
- So, 60/15 + 5/8 = 37/8
In mixed form: 45/8
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