Add 16/24 and 12/30
16/24 + 12/30 is 16/15.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 24 and 30 is 120
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120 - For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 5 = 120,
16/24 = 16 × 5/24 × 5 = 80/120 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 4 = 120,
12/30 = 12 × 4/30 × 4 = 48/120 - Add the two like fractions:
80/120 + 48/120 = 80 + 48/120 = 128/120 - 128/120 simplified gives 16/15
- So, 16/24 + 12/30 = 16/15
In mixed form: 11/15
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