Add 16/35 and 7/30
16/35 + 7/30 is 29/42.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 35 and 30 is 210
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210 - For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 6 = 210,
16/35 = 16 × 6/35 × 6 = 96/210 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 7 = 210,
7/30 = 7 × 7/30 × 7 = 49/210 - Add the two like fractions:
96/210 + 49/210 = 96 + 49/210 = 145/210 - 145/210 simplified gives 29/42
- So, 16/35 + 7/30 = 29/42
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