Add 16/30 and 36/50
16/30 + 36/50 is 94/75.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 30 and 50 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 50 × 3 = 150,
36/50 = 36 × 3/50 × 3 = 108/150 - Add the two like fractions:
80/150 + 108/150 = 80 + 108/150 = 188/150 - 188/150 simplified gives 94/75
- So, 16/30 + 36/50 = 94/75
In mixed form: 119/75
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