Add 16/24 and 10/15
16/24 + 10/15 is 4/3.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 24 and 15 is 120
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120 - For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 5 = 120,
16/24 = 16 × 5/24 × 5 = 80/120 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 8 = 120,
10/15 = 10 × 8/15 × 8 = 80/120 - Add the two like fractions:
80/120 + 80/120 = 80 + 80/120 = 160/120 - 160/120 simplified gives 4/3
- So, 16/24 + 10/15 = 4/3
In mixed form: 11/3
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