Add 8/10 and 12/15
8/10 + 12/15 is 8/5.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 10 and 15 is 30
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 30 - For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 3 = 30,
8/10 = 8 × 3/10 × 3 = 24/30 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 2 = 30,
12/15 = 12 × 2/15 × 2 = 24/30 - Add the two like fractions:
24/30 + 24/30 = 24 + 24/30 = 48/30 - 48/30 simplified gives 8/5
- So, 8/10 + 12/15 = 8/5
In mixed form: 13/5
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