Add 16/30 and 2/60
16/30 + 2/60 is 17/30.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 30 and 60 is 60
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60 - For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 2 = 60,
16/30 = 16 × 2/30 × 2 = 32/60 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 1 = 60,
2/60 = 2 × 1/60 × 1 = 2/60 - Add the two like fractions:
32/60 + 2/60 = 32 + 2/60 = 34/60 - 34/60 simplified gives 17/30
- So, 16/30 + 2/60 = 17/30
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