Add 35/30 and 1/16
1st number: 1 5/30, 2nd number: 1/16
35/30 + 1/16 is 59/48.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 30 and 16 is 240
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240 - For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 8 = 240,
35/30 = 35 × 8/30 × 8 = 280/240 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 15 = 240,
1/16 = 1 × 15/16 × 15 = 15/240 - Add the two like fractions:
280/240 + 15/240 = 280 + 15/240 = 295/240 - 295/240 simplified gives 59/48
- So, 35/30 + 1/16 = 59/48
In mixed form: 111/48
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