Add 16/15 and 8/4
1st number: 1 1/15, 2nd number: 2 0/4
16/15 + 8/4 is 46/15.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 15 and 4 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 4 × 15 = 60,
8/4 = 8 × 15/4 × 15 = 120/60 - Add the two like fractions:
64/60 + 120/60 = 64 + 120/60 = 184/60 - 184/60 simplified gives 46/15
- So, 16/15 + 8/4 = 46/15
In mixed form: 31/15
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