Add 10/15 and 12/16
10/15 + 12/16 is 17/12.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 16 = 240,
10/15 = 10 × 16/15 × 16 = 160/240 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 15 = 240,
12/16 = 12 × 15/16 × 15 = 180/240 - Add the two like fractions:
160/240 + 180/240 = 160 + 180/240 = 340/240 - 340/240 simplified gives 17/12
- So, 10/15 + 12/16 = 17/12
In mixed form: 15/12
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