Add 16/30 and 16/40
16/30 + 16/40 is 14/15.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 30 and 40 is 120
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120 - For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 4 = 120,
16/30 = 16 × 4/30 × 4 = 64/120 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 3 = 120,
16/40 = 16 × 3/40 × 3 = 48/120 - Add the two like fractions:
64/120 + 48/120 = 64 + 48/120 = 112/120 - 112/120 simplified gives 14/15
- So, 16/30 + 16/40 = 14/15
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