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Add 1/16 and 15/8

1st number: 1/16, 2nd number: 1 7/8

1/16 + 15/8 is 31/16.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 16 and 8 is 16

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 16
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 1 = 16,
    1/16 = 1 × 1/16 × 1 = 1/16
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 2 = 16,
    15/8 = 15 × 2/8 × 2 = 30/16
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1/16 + 30/16 = 1 + 30/16 = 31/16
  5. So, 1/16 + 15/8 = 31/16
    In mixed form: 115/16

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