Add 3/30 and 16/90
3/30 + 16/90 is 5/18.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 30 and 90 is 90
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90 - For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 3 = 90,
3/30 = 3 × 3/30 × 3 = 9/90 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 1 = 90,
16/90 = 16 × 1/90 × 1 = 16/90 - Add the two like fractions:
9/90 + 16/90 = 9 + 16/90 = 25/90 - 25/90 simplified gives 5/18
- So, 3/30 + 16/90 = 5/18
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