Add 16/30 and 2/40
16/30 + 2/40 is 7/12.
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,
2/40 = 2 × 3/40 × 3 = 6/120 - Add the two like fractions:
64/120 + 6/120 = 64 + 6/120 = 70/120 - 70/120 simplified gives 7/12
- So, 16/30 + 2/40 = 7/12
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