Add 7/15 and 16/8
1st number: 7/15, 2nd number: 2 0/8
7/15 + 16/8 is 37/15.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 15 and 8 is 120
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120 - For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 8 = 120,
7/15 = 7 × 8/15 × 8 = 56/120 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 15 = 120,
16/8 = 16 × 15/8 × 15 = 240/120 - Add the two like fractions:
56/120 + 240/120 = 56 + 240/120 = 296/120 - 296/120 simplified gives 37/15
- So, 7/15 + 16/8 = 37/15
In mixed form: 27/15
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