Add 21/30 and 5/16
21/30 + 5/16 is 81/80.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 30 and 16 is 240
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240 - For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 8 = 240,
21/30 = 21 × 8/30 × 8 = 168/240 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 15 = 240,
5/16 = 5 × 15/16 × 15 = 75/240 - Add the two like fractions:
168/240 + 75/240 = 168 + 75/240 = 243/240 - 243/240 simplified gives 81/80
- So, 21/30 + 5/16 = 81/80
In mixed form: 11/80
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