Add 30/36 and 5/16
30/36 + 5/16 is 55/48.
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,
5/16 = 5 × 9/16 × 9 = 45/144 - Add the two like fractions:
120/144 + 45/144 = 120 + 45/144 = 165/144 - 165/144 simplified gives 55/48
- So, 30/36 + 5/16 = 55/48
In mixed form: 17/48
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