Add 30/16 and 4/6
1st number: 1 14/16, 2nd number: 4/6
30/16 + 4/6 is 61/24.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 16 and 6 is 48
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 48 - For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 3 = 48,
30/16 = 30 × 3/16 × 3 = 90/48 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 8 = 48,
4/6 = 4 × 8/6 × 8 = 32/48 - Add the two like fractions:
90/48 + 32/48 = 90 + 32/48 = 122/48 - 122/48 simplified gives 61/24
- So, 30/16 + 4/6 = 61/24
In mixed form: 213/24
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