Add 2/16 and 4/15
2/16 + 4/15 is 47/120.
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,
4/15 = 4 × 16/15 × 16 = 64/240 - Add the two like fractions:
30/240 + 64/240 = 30 + 64/240 = 94/240 - 94/240 simplified gives 47/120
- So, 2/16 + 4/15 = 47/120
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