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Add 21/30 and 10/16

21/30 + 10/16 is 53/40.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 30 and 16 is 240

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 8 = 240,
    21/30 = 21 × 8/30 × 8 = 168/240
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 15 = 240,
    10/16 = 10 × 15/16 × 15 = 150/240
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    168/240 + 150/240 = 168 + 150/240 = 318/240
  5. 318/240 simplified gives 53/40
  6. So, 21/30 + 10/16 = 53/40
    In mixed form: 113/40

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