Add 16/12 and 18/30, Solve 1 4/12 + 18/30 as a fraction

Add 16/12 and 18/30

1^st number: 1 4/12, 2^nd number: 18/30

16/12 + 18/30 is 29/15.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 12 and 30 is 60

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60
For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 5 = 60,
16/12 = 16 × 5/12 × 5 = 80/60
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 2 = 60,
18/30 = 18 × 2/30 × 2 = 36/60
Add the two like fractions:
80/60 + 36/60 = 80 + 36/60 = 116/60
116/60 simplified gives 29/15
So, 16/12 + 18/30 = 29/15
In mixed form: 114/15

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