16 1/2 + 23 11/15 — step-by-step solution

⚠ 16 1/2 is read as the mixed number 16 + 1/2

⚠ 23 11/15 is read as the mixed number 23 + 11/15

Let's evaluate:

16

+ \frac{1}{2}

+ 23

+ \frac{11}{15}

39 + \frac{1}{2} + \frac{11}{15}

39 + \frac{15 + 11 \times 2}{2 \times 15}

39 + \frac{15 + 22}{30}

39 + \frac{37}{30}

ⓘThe fraction

\frac{37}{30}

is greater than 1: add its integer part

1

to the whole part:

\frac{37}{30} + 39

40 + \frac{7}{30}

▶Result:

40

\frac{7}{30}

The numeric value of:

40 + \frac{7}{30}

equals:

40 + \approx 0.2333

▷

\approx 40.2333