Add 16/30 and 49/4
1st number: 16/30, 2nd number: 12 1/4
16/30 + 49/4 is 767/60.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 30 and 4 is 60
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60 - For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 2 = 60,
16/30 = 16 × 2/30 × 2 = 32/60 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 4 × 15 = 60,
49/4 = 49 × 15/4 × 15 = 735/60 - Add the two like fractions:
32/60 + 735/60 = 32 + 735/60 = 767/60 - So, 16/30 + 49/4 = 767/60
In mixed form: 1247/60
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