Add 30/16 and 6/32
1st number: 1 14/16, 2nd number: 6/32
30/16 + 6/32 is 33/16.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 16 and 32 is 32
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 32 - For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 2 = 32,
30/16 = 30 × 2/16 × 2 = 60/32 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 1 = 32,
6/32 = 6 × 1/32 × 1 = 6/32 - Add the two like fractions:
60/32 + 6/32 = 60 + 6/32 = 66/32 - 66/32 simplified gives 33/16
- So, 30/16 + 6/32 = 33/16
In mixed form: 21/16
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