Add 30/36 and 10/16
30/36 + 10/16 is 35/24.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 36 and 16 is 144
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 144 - For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 4 = 144,
30/36 = 30 × 4/36 × 4 = 120/144 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 9 = 144,
10/16 = 10 × 9/16 × 9 = 90/144 - Add the two like fractions:
120/144 + 90/144 = 120 + 90/144 = 210/144 - 210/144 simplified gives 35/24
- So, 30/36 + 10/16 = 35/24
In mixed form: 111/24
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