Add 16/30 and 18/35
16/30 + 18/35 is 22/21.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 30 and 35 is 210
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210 - For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 7 = 210,
16/30 = 16 × 7/30 × 7 = 112/210 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 6 = 210,
18/35 = 18 × 6/35 × 6 = 108/210 - Add the two like fractions:
112/210 + 108/210 = 112 + 108/210 = 220/210 - 220/210 simplified gives 22/21
- So, 16/30 + 18/35 = 22/21
In mixed form: 11/21
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