Add 16/12 and 28/30
1st number: 1 4/12, 2nd number: 28/30
16/12 + 28/30 is 34/15.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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,
28/30 = 28 × 2/30 × 2 = 56/60 - Add the two like fractions:
80/60 + 56/60 = 80 + 56/60 = 136/60 - 136/60 simplified gives 34/15
- So, 16/12 + 28/30 = 34/15
In mixed form: 24/15
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