Add 16/30 and 3/9
16/30 + 3/9 is 13/15.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 30 and 9 is 90
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90 - For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 3 = 90,
16/30 = 16 × 3/30 × 3 = 48/90 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 10 = 90,
3/9 = 3 × 10/9 × 10 = 30/90 - Add the two like fractions:
48/90 + 30/90 = 48 + 30/90 = 78/90 - 78/90 simplified gives 13/15
- So, 16/30 + 3/9 = 13/15
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