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Add 16/15 and 70/40

1st number: 1 1/15, 2nd number: 1 30/40

16/15 + 70/40 is 169/60.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 8 = 120,
    16/15 = 16 × 8/15 × 8 = 128/120
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 3 = 120,
    70/40 = 70 × 3/40 × 3 = 210/120
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    128/120 + 210/120 = 128 + 210/120 = 338/120
  5. 338/120 simplified gives 169/60
  6. So, 16/15 + 70/40 = 169/60
    In mixed form: 249/60

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