Add 16/30 and 14/75
16/30 + 14/75 is 18/25.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 30 and 75 is 150
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 150 - For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 5 = 150,
16/30 = 16 × 5/30 × 5 = 80/150 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 2 = 150,
14/75 = 14 × 2/75 × 2 = 28/150 - Add the two like fractions:
80/150 + 28/150 = 80 + 28/150 = 108/150 - 108/150 simplified gives 18/25
- So, 16/30 + 14/75 = 18/25
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