Add 15/3 and 20/16
1st number: 5 0/3, 2nd number: 1 4/16
15/3 + 20/16 is 25/4.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 3 and 16 is 48
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 48 - For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 16 = 48,
15/3 = 15 × 16/3 × 16 = 240/48 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 3 = 48,
20/16 = 20 × 3/16 × 3 = 60/48 - Add the two like fractions:
240/48 + 60/48 = 240 + 60/48 = 300/48 - 300/48 simplified gives 25/4
- So, 15/3 + 20/16 = 25/4
In mixed form: 61/4
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