Add 4/30 and 14/16
4/30 + 14/16 is 121/120.
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,
4/30 = 4 × 8/30 × 8 = 32/240 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 15 = 240,
14/16 = 14 × 15/16 × 15 = 210/240 - Add the two like fractions:
32/240 + 210/240 = 32 + 210/240 = 242/240 - 242/240 simplified gives 121/120
- So, 4/30 + 14/16 = 121/120
In mixed form: 11/120
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