Question

what should be added to 7 4/15 [mixed fraction]to get 8 2/5 [ mixed fraction].

Answer 1

Step-by-step explanation:

Question Explained in terms of equation

7(4/15) + x = 8(4/5) , let x be the required answer

109/15 + x = 44/5

Take 109/15 into the RHS Side

x = 44/5 - 109/15

Take LCM

LCM is 15

x = 44*3/5*3 - 109/15

x = 152/15 - 109/15

x = 43/15

Answer: 43/15