Add 16/30 and 4/6
16/30 + 4/6 is 6/5.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 30 and 6 is 30
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 30 - For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 1 = 30,
16/30 = 16 × 1/30 × 1 = 16/30 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 5 = 30,
4/6 = 4 × 5/6 × 5 = 20/30 - Add the two like fractions:
16/30 + 20/30 = 16 + 20/30 = 36/30 - 36/30 simplified gives 6/5
- So, 16/30 + 4/6 = 6/5
In mixed form: 11/5
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