Add 16/15 and 50/40
1st number: 1 1/15, 2nd number: 1 10/40
16/15 + 50/40 is 139/60.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 15 and 40 is 120
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120 - For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 8 = 120,
16/15 = 16 × 8/15 × 8 = 128/120 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 3 = 120,
50/40 = 50 × 3/40 × 3 = 150/120 - Add the two like fractions:
128/120 + 150/120 = 128 + 150/120 = 278/120 - 278/120 simplified gives 139/60
- So, 16/15 + 50/40 = 139/60
In mixed form: 219/60
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