Add 16/24 and 7/15
16/24 + 7/15 is 17/15.
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,
7/15 = 7 × 8/15 × 8 = 56/120 - Add the two like fractions:
80/120 + 56/120 = 80 + 56/120 = 136/120 - 136/120 simplified gives 17/15
- So, 16/24 + 7/15 = 17/15
In mixed form: 12/15
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