Add 16/21 and 8/30
16/21 + 8/30 is 36/35.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 21 and 30 is 210
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210 - For the 1st fraction, since 21 × 10 = 210,
16/21 = 16 × 10/21 × 10 = 160/210 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 7 = 210,
8/30 = 8 × 7/30 × 7 = 56/210 - Add the two like fractions:
160/210 + 56/210 = 160 + 56/210 = 216/210 - 216/210 simplified gives 36/35
- So, 16/21 + 8/30 = 36/35
In mixed form: 11/35
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