Add 10/15 and 2/16
10/15 + 2/16 is 19/24.
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,
2/16 = 2 × 15/16 × 15 = 30/240 - Add the two like fractions:
160/240 + 30/240 = 160 + 30/240 = 190/240 - 190/240 simplified gives 19/24
- So, 10/15 + 2/16 = 19/24
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