Add 9/16 and 6/15
9/16 + 6/15 is 77/80.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 16 and 15 is 240
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240 - For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 15 = 240,
9/16 = 9 × 15/16 × 15 = 135/240 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 16 = 240,
6/15 = 6 × 16/15 × 16 = 96/240 - Add the two like fractions:
135/240 + 96/240 = 135 + 96/240 = 231/240 - 231/240 simplified gives 77/80
- So, 9/16 + 6/15 = 77/80
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