Add 18/4 and 16/30
1st number: 4 2/4, 2nd number: 16/30
18/4 + 16/30 is 151/30.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 4 and 30 is 60
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60 - For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 15 = 60,
18/4 = 18 × 15/4 × 15 = 270/60 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 2 = 60,
16/30 = 16 × 2/30 × 2 = 32/60 - Add the two like fractions:
270/60 + 32/60 = 270 + 32/60 = 302/60 - 302/60 simplified gives 151/30
- So, 18/4 + 16/30 = 151/30
In mixed form: 51/30
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