Add 16/6 and 12/15
1st number: 2 4/6, 2nd number: 12/15
16/6 + 12/15 is 52/15.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 15 is 30
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 30 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 5 = 30,
16/6 = 16 × 5/6 × 5 = 80/30 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 2 = 30,
12/15 = 12 × 2/15 × 2 = 24/30 - Add the two like fractions:
80/30 + 24/30 = 80 + 24/30 = 104/30 - 104/30 simplified gives 52/15
- So, 16/6 + 12/15 = 52/15
In mixed form: 37/15
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