Add 15/16 and 16/30
15/16 + 16/30 is 353/240.
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,
16/30 = 16 × 8/30 × 8 = 128/240 - Add the two like fractions:
225/240 + 128/240 = 225 + 128/240 = 353/240 - So, 15/16 + 16/30 = 353/240
In mixed form: 1113/240
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