Add 4/16 and 2/30
4/16 + 2/30 is 19/60.
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,
2/30 = 2 × 8/30 × 8 = 16/240 - Add the two like fractions:
60/240 + 16/240 = 60 + 16/240 = 76/240 - 76/240 simplified gives 19/60
- So, 4/16 + 2/30 = 19/60
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