Add 21/15 and 16/24
1st number: 1 6/15, 2nd number: 16/24
21/15 + 16/24 is 31/15.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 15 and 24 is 120
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120 - For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 8 = 120,
21/15 = 21 × 8/15 × 8 = 168/120 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 5 = 120,
16/24 = 16 × 5/24 × 5 = 80/120 - Add the two like fractions:
168/120 + 80/120 = 168 + 80/120 = 248/120 - 248/120 simplified gives 31/15
- So, 21/15 + 16/24 = 31/15
In mixed form: 21/15
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