Add 15/24 and 7/16
15/24 + 7/16 is 17/16.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 24 and 16 is 48
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 48 - For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 2 = 48,
15/24 = 15 × 2/24 × 2 = 30/48 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 3 = 48,
7/16 = 7 × 3/16 × 3 = 21/48 - Add the two like fractions:
30/48 + 21/48 = 30 + 21/48 = 51/48 - 51/48 simplified gives 17/16
- So, 15/24 + 7/16 = 17/16
In mixed form: 11/16
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