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Add 15/16 and 7/10

15/16 + 7/10 is 131/80.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 16 and 10 is 80

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 80
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 5 = 80,
    15/16 = 15 × 5/16 × 5 = 75/80
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 8 = 80,
    7/10 = 7 × 8/10 × 8 = 56/80
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    75/80 + 56/80 = 75 + 56/80 = 131/80
  5. So, 15/16 + 7/10 = 131/80
    In mixed form: 151/80

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