Add 80/15 and 10/16, Solve 5 5/15 + 10/16 as a fraction

Add 80/15 and 10/16

1^st number: 5 5/15, 2^nd number: 10/16

80/15 + 10/16 is 143/24.

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,
80/15 = 80 × 16/15 × 16 = 1280/240
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 15 = 240,
10/16 = 10 × 15/16 × 15 = 150/240
Add the two like fractions:
1280/240 + 150/240 = 1280 + 150/240 = 1430/240
1430/240 simplified gives 143/24
So, 80/15 + 10/16 = 143/24
In mixed form: 523/24

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