Add 16/30 and 21/25
16/30 + 21/25 is 103/75.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 30 and 25 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 25 × 6 = 150,
21/25 = 21 × 6/25 × 6 = 126/150 - Add the two like fractions:
80/150 + 126/150 = 80 + 126/150 = 206/150 - 206/150 simplified gives 103/75
- So, 16/30 + 21/25 = 103/75
In mixed form: 128/75
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