Add 16/28 and 10/30
16/28 + 10/30 is 19/21.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 28 and 30 is 420
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 420 - For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 15 = 420,
16/28 = 16 × 15/28 × 15 = 240/420 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 14 = 420,
10/30 = 10 × 14/30 × 14 = 140/420 - Add the two like fractions:
240/420 + 140/420 = 240 + 140/420 = 380/420 - 380/420 simplified gives 19/21
- So, 16/28 + 10/30 = 19/21
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