Add 16/56 and 24/30
16/56 + 24/30 is 38/35.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 56 and 30 is 840
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 840 - For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 15 = 840,
16/56 = 16 × 15/56 × 15 = 240/840 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 28 = 840,
24/30 = 24 × 28/30 × 28 = 672/840 - Add the two like fractions:
240/840 + 672/840 = 240 + 672/840 = 912/840 - 912/840 simplified gives 38/35
- So, 16/56 + 24/30 = 38/35
In mixed form: 13/35
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