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Add 7/15 and 12/8

1st number: 7/15, 2nd number: 1 4/8

7/15 + 12/8 is 59/30.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 8 = 120,
    7/15 = 7 × 8/15 × 8 = 56/120
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 15 = 120,
    12/8 = 12 × 15/8 × 15 = 180/120
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    56/120 + 180/120 = 56 + 180/120 = 236/120
  5. 236/120 simplified gives 59/30
  6. So, 7/15 + 12/8 = 59/30
    In mixed form: 129/30

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