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Add 8/2 and 5/15

1st number: 4 0/2, 2nd number: 5/15

8/2 + 5/15 is 13/3.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 2 and 15 is 30

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 30
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 15 = 30,
    8/2 = 8 × 15/2 × 15 = 120/30
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 2 = 30,
    5/15 = 5 × 2/15 × 2 = 10/30
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    120/30 + 10/30 = 120 + 10/30 = 130/30
  5. 130/30 simplified gives 13/3
  6. So, 8/2 + 5/15 = 13/3
    In mixed form: 41/3

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