Add 16/30 and 35/75
16/30 + 35/75 is 1/1.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 30 and 75 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 75 × 2 = 150,
35/75 = 35 × 2/75 × 2 = 70/150 - Add the two like fractions:
80/150 + 70/150 = 80 + 70/150 = 150/150 - 150/150 simplified gives 1/1
- So, 16/30 + 35/75 = 1/1
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