Add 2/16 and 32/30
1st number: 2/16, 2nd number: 1 2/30
2/16 + 32/30 is 143/120.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 16 and 30 is 240
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240 - For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 15 = 240,
2/16 = 2 × 15/16 × 15 = 30/240 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 8 = 240,
32/30 = 32 × 8/30 × 8 = 256/240 - Add the two like fractions:
30/240 + 256/240 = 30 + 256/240 = 286/240 - 286/240 simplified gives 143/120
- So, 2/16 + 32/30 = 143/120
In mixed form: 123/120
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