Add 16/20 and 1/15
16/20 + 1/15 is 13/15.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 20 and 15 is 60
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60 - For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 3 = 60,
16/20 = 16 × 3/20 × 3 = 48/60 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 4 = 60,
1/15 = 1 × 4/15 × 4 = 4/60 - Add the two like fractions:
48/60 + 4/60 = 48 + 4/60 = 52/60 - 52/60 simplified gives 13/15
- So, 16/20 + 1/15 = 13/15
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