Add 10/16 and 6/30
10/16 + 6/30 is 33/40.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 16 and 30 is 240
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240 - For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 15 = 240,
10/16 = 10 × 15/16 × 15 = 150/240 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 8 = 240,
6/30 = 6 × 8/30 × 8 = 48/240 - Add the two like fractions:
150/240 + 48/240 = 150 + 48/240 = 198/240 - 198/240 simplified gives 33/40
- So, 10/16 + 6/30 = 33/40
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