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Add 15/5 and 9/16

1st number: 3 0/5, 2nd number: 9/16

15/5 + 9/16 is 57/16.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 5 and 16 is 80

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 80
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 16 = 80,
    15/5 = 15 × 16/5 × 16 = 240/80
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 5 = 80,
    9/16 = 9 × 5/16 × 5 = 45/80
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    240/80 + 45/80 = 240 + 45/80 = 285/80
  5. 285/80 simplified gives 57/16
  6. So, 15/5 + 9/16 = 57/16
    In mixed form: 39/16

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