Add 7/15 and 10/16
7/15 + 10/16 is 131/120.
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,
7/15 = 7 × 16/15 × 16 = 112/240 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 15 = 240,
10/16 = 10 × 15/16 × 15 = 150/240 - Add the two like fractions:
112/240 + 150/240 = 112 + 150/240 = 262/240 - 262/240 simplified gives 131/120
- So, 7/15 + 10/16 = 131/120
In mixed form: 111/120
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