Add 16/30 and 40/72
16/30 + 40/72 is 49/45.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 30 and 72 is 360
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360 - For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 12 = 360,
16/30 = 16 × 12/30 × 12 = 192/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 5 = 360,
40/72 = 40 × 5/72 × 5 = 200/360 - Add the two like fractions:
192/360 + 200/360 = 192 + 200/360 = 392/360 - 392/360 simplified gives 49/45
- So, 16/30 + 40/72 = 49/45
In mixed form: 14/45
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