Add 35/30 and 15/16
1st number: 1 5/30, 2nd number: 15/16
35/30 + 15/16 is 101/48.
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,
15/16 = 15 × 15/16 × 15 = 225/240 - Add the two like fractions:
280/240 + 225/240 = 280 + 225/240 = 505/240 - 505/240 simplified gives 101/48
- So, 35/30 + 15/16 = 101/48
In mixed form: 25/48
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