Add 3/8 and 15/16
3/8 + 15/16 is 21/16.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 8 and 16 is 16
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 16 - For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 2 = 16,
3/8 = 3 × 2/8 × 2 = 6/16 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 1 = 16,
15/16 = 15 × 1/16 × 1 = 15/16 - Add the two like fractions:
6/16 + 15/16 = 6 + 15/16 = 21/16 - So, 3/8 + 15/16 = 21/16
In mixed form: 15/16
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