Add 16/15 and 10/12, Solve 1 1/15 + 10/12 as a fraction

Add 16/15 and 10/12

1^st number: 1 1/15, 2^nd number: 10/12

16/15 + 10/12 is 19/10.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 15 and 12 is 60

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60
For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 4 = 60,
16/15 = 16 × 4/15 × 4 = 64/60
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 5 = 60,
10/12 = 10 × 5/12 × 5 = 50/60
Add the two like fractions:
64/60 + 50/60 = 64 + 50/60 = 114/60
114/60 simplified gives 19/10
So, 16/15 + 10/12 = 19/10
In mixed form: 19/10

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