Add 4/15 and 15/16
4/15 + 15/16 is 289/240.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 15 and 16 is 240
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240 - For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 16 = 240,
4/15 = 4 × 16/15 × 16 = 64/240 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 15 = 240,
15/16 = 15 × 15/16 × 15 = 225/240 - Add the two like fractions:
64/240 + 225/240 = 64 + 225/240 = 289/240 - So, 4/15 + 15/16 = 289/240
In mixed form: 149/240
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