Answers

Solutions by everydaycalculation.com

Answers.everydaycalculation.com » Add fractions

Add 35/16 and 10/30

1st number: 2 3/16, 2nd number: 10/30

35/16 + 10/30 is 121/48.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 16 and 30 is 240

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 15 = 240,
    35/16 = 35 × 15/16 × 15 = 525/240
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 8 = 240,
    10/30 = 10 × 8/30 × 8 = 80/240
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    525/240 + 80/240 = 525 + 80/240 = 605/240
  5. 605/240 simplified gives 121/48
  6. So, 35/16 + 10/30 = 121/48
    In mixed form: 225/48

MathStep (Works offline)

Download our mobile app and learn to work with fractions in your own time:
Android and iPhone/ iPad

Related:

© everydaycalculation.com