Add 80/8 and 1/15
1st number: 10 0/8, 2nd number: 1/15
80/8 + 1/15 is 151/15.
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,
80/8 = 80 × 15/8 × 15 = 1200/120 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 8 = 120,
1/15 = 1 × 8/15 × 8 = 8/120 - Add the two like fractions:
1200/120 + 8/120 = 1200 + 8/120 = 1208/120 - 1208/120 simplified gives 151/15
- So, 80/8 + 1/15 = 151/15
In mixed form: 101/15
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