Add 28/30 and 2/16
28/30 + 2/16 is 127/120.
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,
28/30 = 28 × 8/30 × 8 = 224/240 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 15 = 240,
2/16 = 2 × 15/16 × 15 = 30/240 - Add the two like fractions:
224/240 + 30/240 = 224 + 30/240 = 254/240 - 254/240 simplified gives 127/120
- So, 28/30 + 2/16 = 127/120
In mixed form: 17/120
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