Add 6/15 and 15/16
6/15 + 15/16 is 107/80.
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,
6/15 = 6 × 16/15 × 16 = 96/240 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 15 = 240,
15/16 = 15 × 15/16 × 15 = 225/240 - Add the two like fractions:
96/240 + 225/240 = 96 + 225/240 = 321/240 - 321/240 simplified gives 107/80
- So, 6/15 + 15/16 = 107/80
In mixed form: 127/80
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