Add 15/16 and 10/15
15/16 + 10/15 is 77/48.
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,
15/16 = 15 × 15/16 × 15 = 225/240 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 16 = 240,
10/15 = 10 × 16/15 × 16 = 160/240 - Add the two like fractions:
225/240 + 160/240 = 225 + 160/240 = 385/240 - 385/240 simplified gives 77/48
- So, 15/16 + 10/15 = 77/48
In mixed form: 129/48
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