Add 30/35 and 4/16
30/35 + 4/16 is 31/28.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 35 and 16 is 560
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 560 - For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 16 = 560,
30/35 = 30 × 16/35 × 16 = 480/560 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 35 = 560,
4/16 = 4 × 35/16 × 35 = 140/560 - Add the two like fractions:
480/560 + 140/560 = 480 + 140/560 = 620/560 - 620/560 simplified gives 31/28
- So, 30/35 + 4/16 = 31/28
In mixed form: 13/28
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