Add 16/36 and 7/30
16/36 + 7/30 is 61/90.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 36 and 30 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 5 = 180,
16/36 = 16 × 5/36 × 5 = 80/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 6 = 180,
7/30 = 7 × 6/30 × 6 = 42/180 - Add the two like fractions:
80/180 + 42/180 = 80 + 42/180 = 122/180 - 122/180 simplified gives 61/90
- So, 16/36 + 7/30 = 61/90
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