Add 16/30 and 36/56
16/30 + 36/56 is 247/210.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 30 and 56 is 840
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 840 - For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 28 = 840,
16/30 = 16 × 28/30 × 28 = 448/840 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 15 = 840,
36/56 = 36 × 15/56 × 15 = 540/840 - Add the two like fractions:
448/840 + 540/840 = 448 + 540/840 = 988/840 - 988/840 simplified gives 247/210
- So, 16/30 + 36/56 = 247/210
In mixed form: 137/210
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