Add 16/30 and 4/12
16/30 + 4/12 is 13/15.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 30 and 12 is 60
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60 - For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 2 = 60,
16/30 = 16 × 2/30 × 2 = 32/60 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 5 = 60,
4/12 = 4 × 5/12 × 5 = 20/60 - Add the two like fractions:
32/60 + 20/60 = 32 + 20/60 = 52/60 - 52/60 simplified gives 13/15
- So, 16/30 + 4/12 = 13/15
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