Add 14/16 and 8/30
14/16 + 8/30 is 137/120.
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,
14/16 = 14 × 15/16 × 15 = 210/240 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 8 = 240,
8/30 = 8 × 8/30 × 8 = 64/240 - Add the two like fractions:
210/240 + 64/240 = 210 + 64/240 = 274/240 - 274/240 simplified gives 137/120
- So, 14/16 + 8/30 = 137/120
In mixed form: 117/120
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