Add 16/15 and 7/8, Solve 1 1/15 + 7/8 as a fraction

Add 16/15 and 7/8

1^st number: 1 1/15, 2^nd number: 7/8

16/15 + 7/8 is 233/120.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 15 and 8 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 8 × 15 = 120,
7/8 = 7 × 15/8 × 15 = 105/120
Add the two like fractions:
128/120 + 105/120 = 128 + 105/120 = 233/120
So, 16/15 + 7/8 = 233/120
In mixed form: 1113/120

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