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Add 10/15 and 12/16

10/15 + 12/16 is 17/12.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 15 and 16 is 240

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 16 = 240,
    10/15 = 10 × 16/15 × 16 = 160/240
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 15 = 240,
    12/16 = 12 × 15/16 × 15 = 180/240
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    160/240 + 180/240 = 160 + 180/240 = 340/240
  5. 340/240 simplified gives 17/12
  6. So, 10/15 + 12/16 = 17/12
    In mixed form: 15/12

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