Add 30/2 and 16/3
1st number: 15 0/2, 2nd number: 5 1/3
30/2 + 16/3 is 61/3.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 2 and 3 is 6
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 6 - For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 3 = 6,
30/2 = 30 × 3/2 × 3 = 90/6 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 3 × 2 = 6,
16/3 = 16 × 2/3 × 2 = 32/6 - Add the two like fractions:
90/6 + 32/6 = 90 + 32/6 = 122/6 - 122/6 simplified gives 61/3
- So, 30/2 + 16/3 = 61/3
In mixed form: 201/3
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