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Add 2/15 and 16/4

1st number: 2/15, 2nd number: 4 0/4

2/15 + 16/4 is 62/15.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 15 and 4 is 60

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 4 = 60,
    2/15 = 2 × 4/15 × 4 = 8/60
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 4 × 15 = 60,
    16/4 = 16 × 15/4 × 15 = 240/60
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    8/60 + 240/60 = 8 + 240/60 = 248/60
  5. 248/60 simplified gives 62/15
  6. So, 2/15 + 16/4 = 62/15
    In mixed form: 42/15

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