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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

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 4 = 60,
    16/15 = 16 × 4/15 × 4 = 64/60
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 4 × 15 = 60,
    8/4 = 8 × 15/4 × 15 = 120/60
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    64/60 + 120/60 = 64 + 120/60 = 184/60
  5. 184/60 simplified gives 46/15
  6. So, 16/15 + 8/4 = 46/15
    In mixed form: 31/15

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