Add 10/30 and 5/16
10/30 + 5/16 is 31/48.
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,
10/30 = 10 × 8/30 × 8 = 80/240 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 15 = 240,
5/16 = 5 × 15/16 × 15 = 75/240 - Add the two like fractions:
80/240 + 75/240 = 80 + 75/240 = 155/240 - 155/240 simplified gives 31/48
- So, 10/30 + 5/16 = 31/48
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