Add 1/6 and 7/30
16 + 730 is 25.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 30 is 30
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 30 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 5 = 30,
16 = 1 × 56 × 5 = 530 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 1 = 30,
730 = 7 × 130 × 1 = 730 - Add the two like fractions:
530 + 730 = 5 + 730 = 1230 - 12/30 simplified gives 25
- So, 1/6 + 7/30 = 2/5
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