Add 7/8 and 9/15
7/8 + 9/15 is 59/40.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 8 and 15 is 120
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120 - For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 15 = 120,
7/8 = 7 × 15/8 × 15 = 105/120 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 8 = 120,
9/15 = 9 × 8/15 × 8 = 72/120 - Add the two like fractions:
105/120 + 72/120 = 105 + 72/120 = 177/120 - 177/120 simplified gives 59/40
- So, 7/8 + 9/15 = 59/40
In mixed form: 119/40
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