Add 24/30 and 4/16
24/30 + 4/16 is 21/20.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 8 = 240,
24/30 = 24 × 8/30 × 8 = 192/240 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 15 = 240,
4/16 = 4 × 15/16 × 15 = 60/240 - Add the two like fractions:
192/240 + 60/240 = 192 + 60/240 = 252/240 - 252/240 simplified gives 21/20
- So, 24/30 + 4/16 = 21/20
In mixed form: 11/20
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