Add 16/30 and 40/64
16/30 + 40/64 is 139/120.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 30 and 64 is 960
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 960 - For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 32 = 960,
16/30 = 16 × 32/30 × 32 = 512/960 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 15 = 960,
40/64 = 40 × 15/64 × 15 = 600/960 - Add the two like fractions:
512/960 + 600/960 = 512 + 600/960 = 1112/960 - 1112/960 simplified gives 139/120
- So, 16/30 + 40/64 = 139/120
In mixed form: 119/120
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