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Add 5/15 and 5/16

5/15 + 5/16 is 31/48.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 16 = 240,
    5/15 = 5 × 16/15 × 16 = 80/240
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 15 = 240,
    5/16 = 5 × 15/16 × 15 = 75/240
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    80/240 + 75/240 = 80 + 75/240 = 155/240
  5. 155/240 simplified gives 31/48
  6. So, 5/15 + 5/16 = 31/48

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