Add 16/30 and 36/45
16/30 + 36/45 is 4/3.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 30 and 45 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 45 × 2 = 90,
36/45 = 36 × 2/45 × 2 = 72/90 - Add the two like fractions:
48/90 + 72/90 = 48 + 72/90 = 120/90 - 120/90 simplified gives 4/3
- So, 16/30 + 36/45 = 4/3
In mixed form: 11/3
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