Add 16/30 and 6/16
16/30 + 6/16 is 109/120.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 30 and 16 is 240
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240 - For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 8 = 240,
16/30 = 16 × 8/30 × 8 = 128/240 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 15 = 240,
6/16 = 6 × 15/16 × 15 = 90/240 - Add the two like fractions:
128/240 + 90/240 = 128 + 90/240 = 218/240 - 218/240 simplified gives 109/120
- So, 16/30 + 6/16 = 109/120
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