Add 9/15 and 15/16
9/15 + 15/16 is 123/80.
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,
9/15 = 9 × 16/15 × 16 = 144/240 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 15 = 240,
15/16 = 15 × 15/16 × 15 = 225/240 - Add the two like fractions:
144/240 + 225/240 = 144 + 225/240 = 369/240 - 369/240 simplified gives 123/80
- So, 9/15 + 15/16 = 123/80
In mixed form: 143/80
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