Add 30/5 and 8/16
1st number: 6 0/5, 2nd number: 8/16
30/5 + 8/16 is 13/2.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 5 and 16 is 80
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 80 - For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 16 = 80,
30/5 = 30 × 16/5 × 16 = 480/80 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 5 = 80,
8/16 = 8 × 5/16 × 5 = 40/80 - Add the two like fractions:
480/80 + 40/80 = 480 + 40/80 = 520/80 - 520/80 simplified gives 13/2
- So, 30/5 + 8/16 = 13/2
In mixed form: 61/2
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