Add 2/7 and 16/30
2/7 + 16/30 is 86/105.
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,
2/7 = 2 × 30/7 × 30 = 60/210 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 7 = 210,
16/30 = 16 × 7/30 × 7 = 112/210 - Add the two like fractions:
60/210 + 112/210 = 60 + 112/210 = 172/210 - 172/210 simplified gives 86/105
- So, 2/7 + 16/30 = 86/105
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