Add 15/16 and 2/8
15/16 + 2/8 is 19/16.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 16 and 8 is 16
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 16 - For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 1 = 16,
15/16 = 15 × 1/16 × 1 = 15/16 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 2 = 16,
2/8 = 2 × 2/8 × 2 = 4/16 - Add the two like fractions:
15/16 + 4/16 = 15 + 4/16 = 19/16 - So, 15/16 + 2/8 = 19/16
In mixed form: 13/16
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