Add 15/6 and 9/16
1st number: 2 3/6, 2nd number: 9/16
15/6 + 9/16 is 49/16.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 16 is 48
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 48 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 8 = 48,
15/6 = 15 × 8/6 × 8 = 120/48 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 3 = 48,
9/16 = 9 × 3/16 × 3 = 27/48 - Add the two like fractions:
120/48 + 27/48 = 120 + 27/48 = 147/48 - 147/48 simplified gives 49/16
- So, 15/6 + 9/16 = 49/16
In mixed form: 31/16
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