Add 16/7 and 9/30
1st number: 2 2/7, 2nd number: 9/30
16/7 + 9/30 is 181/70.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 7 and 30 is 210
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210 - For the 1st fraction, since 7 × 30 = 210,
16/7 = 16 × 30/7 × 30 = 480/210 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 7 = 210,
9/30 = 9 × 7/30 × 7 = 63/210 - Add the two like fractions:
480/210 + 63/210 = 480 + 63/210 = 543/210 - 543/210 simplified gives 181/70
- So, 16/7 + 9/30 = 181/70
In mixed form: 241/70
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