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Add 15/2 and 20/16

1st number: 7 1/2, 2nd number: 1 4/16

15/2 + 20/16 is 35/4.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 2 and 16 is 16

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 16
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 8 = 16,
    15/2 = 15 × 8/2 × 8 = 120/16
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 1 = 16,
    20/16 = 20 × 1/16 × 1 = 20/16
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    120/16 + 20/16 = 120 + 20/16 = 140/16
  5. 140/16 simplified gives 35/4
  6. So, 15/2 + 20/16 = 35/4
    In mixed form: 83/4

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