Add 4/16 and 1/30
4/16 + 1/30 is 17/60.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 15 = 240,
4/16 = 4 × 15/16 × 15 = 60/240 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 8 = 240,
1/30 = 1 × 8/30 × 8 = 8/240 - Add the two like fractions:
60/240 + 8/240 = 60 + 8/240 = 68/240 - 68/240 simplified gives 17/60
- So, 4/16 + 1/30 = 17/60
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