Add 16/30 and 6/12
16/30 + 6/12 is 31/30.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 30 and 12 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 12 × 5 = 60,
6/12 = 6 × 5/12 × 5 = 30/60 - Add the two like fractions:
32/60 + 30/60 = 32 + 30/60 = 62/60 - 62/60 simplified gives 31/30
- So, 16/30 + 6/12 = 31/30
In mixed form: 11/30
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