Add 16/30 and 70/72
16/30 + 70/72 is 271/180.
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,
70/72 = 70 × 5/72 × 5 = 350/360 - Add the two like fractions:
192/360 + 350/360 = 192 + 350/360 = 542/360 - 542/360 simplified gives 271/180
- So, 16/30 + 70/72 = 271/180
In mixed form: 191/180
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