Add 30/16 and 50/75
1st number: 1 14/16, 2nd number: 50/75
30/16 + 50/75 is 61/24.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 16 and 75 is 1200
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1200 - For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 75 = 1200,
30/16 = 30 × 75/16 × 75 = 2250/1200 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 16 = 1200,
50/75 = 50 × 16/75 × 16 = 800/1200 - Add the two like fractions:
2250/1200 + 800/1200 = 2250 + 800/1200 = 3050/1200 - 3050/1200 simplified gives 61/24
- So, 30/16 + 50/75 = 61/24
In mixed form: 213/24
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