Add 21/16 and 15/10
1st number: 1 5/16, 2nd number: 1 5/10
21/16 + 15/10 is 45/16.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 16 and 10 is 80
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 80 - For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 5 = 80,
21/16 = 21 × 5/16 × 5 = 105/80 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 8 = 80,
15/10 = 15 × 8/10 × 8 = 120/80 - Add the two like fractions:
105/80 + 120/80 = 105 + 120/80 = 225/80 - 225/80 simplified gives 45/16
- So, 21/16 + 15/10 = 45/16
In mixed form: 213/16
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