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Add 24/16 and 18/15

1st number: 1 8/16, 2nd number: 1 3/15

24/16 + 18/15 is 27/10.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 15 = 240,
    24/16 = 24 × 15/16 × 15 = 360/240
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 16 = 240,
    18/15 = 18 × 16/15 × 16 = 288/240
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    360/240 + 288/240 = 360 + 288/240 = 648/240
  5. 648/240 simplified gives 27/10
  6. So, 24/16 + 18/15 = 27/10
    In mixed form: 27/10

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