Add 15/16 and 20/7
1st number: 15/16, 2nd number: 2 6/7
15/16 + 20/7 is 425/112.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 16 and 7 is 112
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 112 - For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 7 = 112,
15/16 = 15 × 7/16 × 7 = 105/112 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 16 = 112,
20/7 = 20 × 16/7 × 16 = 320/112 - Add the two like fractions:
105/112 + 320/112 = 105 + 320/112 = 425/112 - So, 15/16 + 20/7 = 425/112
In mixed form: 389/112
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