Add 16/18 and 40/30
1st number: 16/18, 2nd number: 1 10/30
16/18 + 40/30 is 20/9.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 18 and 30 is 90
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90 - For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 5 = 90,
16/18 = 16 × 5/18 × 5 = 80/90 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 3 = 90,
40/30 = 40 × 3/30 × 3 = 120/90 - Add the two like fractions:
80/90 + 120/90 = 80 + 120/90 = 200/90 - 200/90 simplified gives 20/9
- So, 16/18 + 40/30 = 20/9
In mixed form: 22/9
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