Add 2/16 and 20/15
1st number: 2/16, 2nd number: 1 5/15
2/16 + 20/15 is 35/24.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 16 and 15 is 240
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240 - For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 15 = 240,
2/16 = 2 × 15/16 × 15 = 30/240 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 16 = 240,
20/15 = 20 × 16/15 × 16 = 320/240 - Add the two like fractions:
30/240 + 320/240 = 30 + 320/240 = 350/240 - 350/240 simplified gives 35/24
- So, 2/16 + 20/15 = 35/24
In mixed form: 111/24
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