Add 10/16 and 5/15
10/16 + 5/15 is 23/24.
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,
10/16 = 10 × 15/16 × 15 = 150/240 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 16 = 240,
5/15 = 5 × 16/15 × 16 = 80/240 - Add the two like fractions:
150/240 + 80/240 = 150 + 80/240 = 230/240 - 230/240 simplified gives 23/24
- So, 10/16 + 5/15 = 23/24
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