Add 16/30 and 4/32
16/30 + 4/32 is 79/120.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 30 and 32 is 480
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 480 - For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 16 = 480,
16/30 = 16 × 16/30 × 16 = 256/480 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 15 = 480,
4/32 = 4 × 15/32 × 15 = 60/480 - Add the two like fractions:
256/480 + 60/480 = 256 + 60/480 = 316/480 - 316/480 simplified gives 79/120
- So, 16/30 + 4/32 = 79/120
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