Add 1/16 and 14/15
1/16 + 14/15 is 239/240.
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,
1/16 = 1 × 15/16 × 15 = 15/240 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 16 = 240,
14/15 = 14 × 16/15 × 16 = 224/240 - Add the two like fractions:
15/240 + 224/240 = 15 + 224/240 = 239/240 - So, 1/16 + 14/15 = 239/240
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