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Add 45/16 and 2/15

1st number: 2 13/16, 2nd number: 2/15

45/16 + 2/15 is 707/240.

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,
    45/16 = 45 × 15/16 × 15 = 675/240
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 16 = 240,
    2/15 = 2 × 16/15 × 16 = 32/240
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    675/240 + 32/240 = 675 + 32/240 = 707/240
  5. So, 45/16 + 2/15 = 707/240
    In mixed form: 2227/240

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