Add 16/30 and 12/15
16/30 + 12/15 is 4/3.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 30 and 15 is 30
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 30 - For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 1 = 30,
16/30 = 16 × 1/30 × 1 = 16/30 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 2 = 30,
12/15 = 12 × 2/15 × 2 = 24/30 - Add the two like fractions:
16/30 + 24/30 = 16 + 24/30 = 40/30 - 40/30 simplified gives 4/3
- So, 16/30 + 12/15 = 4/3
In mixed form: 11/3
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