Add 15/16 and 20/18, Solve 15/16 + 1 2/18 as a fraction

Add 15/16 and 20/18

1^st number: 15/16, 2^nd number: 1 2/18

15/16 + 20/18 is 295/144.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 16 and 18 is 144

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 144
For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 9 = 144,
15/16 = 15 × 9/16 × 9 = 135/144
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 8 = 144,
20/18 = 20 × 8/18 × 8 = 160/144
Add the two like fractions:
135/144 + 160/144 = 135 + 160/144 = 295/144
So, 15/16 + 20/18 = 295/144
In mixed form: 27/144

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