Add 30/90 and 2/16
30/90 + 2/16 is 11/24.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 90 and 16 is 720
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 720 - For the 1st fraction, since 90 × 8 = 720,
30/90 = 30 × 8/90 × 8 = 240/720 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 45 = 720,
2/16 = 2 × 45/16 × 45 = 90/720 - Add the two like fractions:
240/720 + 90/720 = 240 + 90/720 = 330/720 - 330/720 simplified gives 11/24
- So, 30/90 + 2/16 = 11/24
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