Add 2/16 and 8/15
2/16 + 8/15 is 79/120.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 16 and 15 is 240
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240 - For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 15 = 240,
2/16 = 2 × 15/16 × 15 = 30/240 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 16 = 240,
8/15 = 8 × 16/15 × 16 = 128/240 - Add the two like fractions:
30/240 + 128/240 = 30 + 128/240 = 158/240 - 158/240 simplified gives 79/120
- So, 2/16 + 8/15 = 79/120
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