Add 16/30 and 10/16
16/30 + 10/16 is 139/120.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 30 and 16 is 240
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240 - For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 8 = 240,
16/30 = 16 × 8/30 × 8 = 128/240 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 15 = 240,
10/16 = 10 × 15/16 × 15 = 150/240 - Add the two like fractions:
128/240 + 150/240 = 128 + 150/240 = 278/240 - 278/240 simplified gives 139/120
- So, 16/30 + 10/16 = 139/120
In mixed form: 119/120
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