Add 16/75 and 20/15
1st number: 16/75, 2nd number: 1 5/15
16/75 + 20/15 is 116/75.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 75 and 15 is 75
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 75 - For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 1 = 75,
16/75 = 16 × 1/75 × 1 = 16/75 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 5 = 75,
20/15 = 20 × 5/15 × 5 = 100/75 - Add the two like fractions:
16/75 + 100/75 = 16 + 100/75 = 116/75 - So, 16/75 + 20/15 = 116/75
In mixed form: 141/75
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