Add 16/30 and 42/36
1st number: 16/30, 2nd number: 1 6/36
16/30 + 42/36 is 17/10.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 30 and 36 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 6 = 180,
16/30 = 16 × 6/30 × 6 = 96/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 5 = 180,
42/36 = 42 × 5/36 × 5 = 210/180 - Add the two like fractions:
96/180 + 210/180 = 96 + 210/180 = 306/180 - 306/180 simplified gives 17/10
- So, 16/30 + 42/36 = 17/10
In mixed form: 17/10
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