Add 27/16 and 6/30
1st number: 1 11/16, 2nd number: 6/30
27/16 + 6/30 is 151/80.
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,
27/16 = 27 × 15/16 × 15 = 405/240 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 8 = 240,
6/30 = 6 × 8/30 × 8 = 48/240 - Add the two like fractions:
405/240 + 48/240 = 405 + 48/240 = 453/240 - 453/240 simplified gives 151/80
- So, 27/16 + 6/30 = 151/80
In mixed form: 171/80
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