Add 4/5 and 16/30
4/5 + 16/30 is 4/3.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 5 and 30 is 30
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 30 - For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 6 = 30,
4/5 = 4 × 6/5 × 6 = 24/30 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 1 = 30,
16/30 = 16 × 1/30 × 1 = 16/30 - Add the two like fractions:
24/30 + 16/30 = 24 + 16/30 = 40/30 - 40/30 simplified gives 4/3
- So, 4/5 + 16/30 = 4/3
In mixed form: 11/3
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