Add 15/16 and 14/30
15/16 + 14/30 is 337/240.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 16 and 30 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 30 × 8 = 240,
14/30 = 14 × 8/30 × 8 = 112/240 - Add the two like fractions:
225/240 + 112/240 = 225 + 112/240 = 337/240 - So, 15/16 + 14/30 = 337/240
In mixed form: 197/240
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