Add 15/20 and 15/16
15/20 + 15/16 is 27/16.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 20 and 16 is 80
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 80 - For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 4 = 80,
15/20 = 15 × 4/20 × 4 = 60/80 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 5 = 80,
15/16 = 15 × 5/16 × 5 = 75/80 - Add the two like fractions:
60/80 + 75/80 = 60 + 75/80 = 135/80 - 135/80 simplified gives 27/16
- So, 15/20 + 15/16 = 27/16
In mixed form: 111/16
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