Add 14/16 and 27/30
14/16 + 27/30 is 71/40.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 16 and 30 is 240
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240 - For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 15 = 240,
14/16 = 14 × 15/16 × 15 = 210/240 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 8 = 240,
27/30 = 27 × 8/30 × 8 = 216/240 - Add the two like fractions:
210/240 + 216/240 = 210 + 216/240 = 426/240 - 426/240 simplified gives 71/40
- So, 14/16 + 27/30 = 71/40
In mixed form: 131/40
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