Add 16/8 and 14/15
1st number: 2 0/8, 2nd number: 14/15
16/8 + 14/15 is 44/15.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 8 and 15 is 120
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120 - For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 15 = 120,
16/8 = 16 × 15/8 × 15 = 240/120 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 8 = 120,
14/15 = 14 × 8/15 × 8 = 112/120 - Add the two like fractions:
240/120 + 112/120 = 240 + 112/120 = 352/120 - 352/120 simplified gives 44/15
- So, 16/8 + 14/15 = 44/15
In mixed form: 214/15
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