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Add 9/16 and 8/15

9/16 + 8/15 is 263/240.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 15 = 240,
    9/16 = 9 × 15/16 × 15 = 135/240
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 16 = 240,
    8/15 = 8 × 16/15 × 16 = 128/240
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    135/240 + 128/240 = 135 + 128/240 = 263/240
  5. So, 9/16 + 8/15 = 263/240
    In mixed form: 123/240

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