Add 15/16 and 2/15
15/16 + 2/15 is 257/240.
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,
2/15 = 2 × 16/15 × 16 = 32/240 - Add the two like fractions:
225/240 + 32/240 = 225 + 32/240 = 257/240 - So, 15/16 + 2/15 = 257/240
In mixed form: 117/240
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