Add 30/9 and 6/16
1st number: 3 3/9, 2nd number: 6/16
30/9 + 6/16 is 89/24.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 16 is 144
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 144 - For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 16 = 144,
30/9 = 30 × 16/9 × 16 = 480/144 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 9 = 144,
6/16 = 6 × 9/16 × 9 = 54/144 - Add the two like fractions:
480/144 + 54/144 = 480 + 54/144 = 534/144 - 534/144 simplified gives 89/24
- So, 30/9 + 6/16 = 89/24
In mixed form: 317/24
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