Add 16/28 and 16/30
16/28 + 16/30 is 116/105.
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,
16/30 = 16 × 14/30 × 14 = 224/420 - Add the two like fractions:
240/420 + 224/420 = 240 + 224/420 = 464/420 - 464/420 simplified gives 116/105
- So, 16/28 + 16/30 = 116/105
In mixed form: 111/105
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