Add 16/30 and 30/8
1st number: 16/30, 2nd number: 3 6/8
16/30 + 30/8 is 257/60.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 30 and 8 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 8 × 15 = 120,
30/8 = 30 × 15/8 × 15 = 450/120 - Add the two like fractions:
64/120 + 450/120 = 64 + 450/120 = 514/120 - 514/120 simplified gives 257/60
- So, 16/30 + 30/8 = 257/60
In mixed form: 417/60
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