Add 16/49 and 8/30
16/49 + 8/30 is 436/735.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 49 and 30 is 1470
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1470 - For the 1st fraction, since 49 × 30 = 1470,
16/49 = 16 × 30/49 × 30 = 480/1470 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 49 = 1470,
8/30 = 8 × 49/30 × 49 = 392/1470 - Add the two like fractions:
480/1470 + 392/1470 = 480 + 392/1470 = 872/1470 - 872/1470 simplified gives 436/735
- So, 16/49 + 8/30 = 436/735
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