Add 3/16 and 5/15
3/16 + 5/15 is 25/48.
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,
3/16 = 3 × 15/16 × 15 = 45/240 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 16 = 240,
5/15 = 5 × 16/15 × 16 = 80/240 - Add the two like fractions:
45/240 + 80/240 = 45 + 80/240 = 125/240 - 125/240 simplified gives 25/48
- So, 3/16 + 5/15 = 25/48
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