Add 30/20 and 50/16
1st number: 1 10/20, 2nd number: 3 2/16
30/20 + 50/16 is 37/8.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 20 and 16 is 80
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 80 - For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 4 = 80,
30/20 = 30 × 4/20 × 4 = 120/80 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 5 = 80,
50/16 = 50 × 5/16 × 5 = 250/80 - Add the two like fractions:
120/80 + 250/80 = 120 + 250/80 = 370/80 - 370/80 simplified gives 37/8
- So, 30/20 + 50/16 = 37/8
In mixed form: 45/8
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