Question

LCM of addition 1_5 + 1_8 please solve this problem for me no please​

Answer 1

Answer:

LCM of addition 1_5 + 1_8

1/5 + 1/8 = 13/40

Answer 2

Answer:

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:

LCM of 5 and 8 is 40

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 40

For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 8 = 40,

15 = 1 × 85 × 8 = 840

Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 5 = 40,

18 = 1 × 58 × 5 = 540

Add the two like fractions:

840 + 540 = 8 + 540 = 1340

So, 1/5 + 1/8 = 13/40