Add 4/16 and 9/30
4/16 + 9/30 is 11/20.
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,
9/30 = 9 × 8/30 × 8 = 72/240 - Add the two like fractions:
60/240 + 72/240 = 60 + 72/240 = 132/240 - 132/240 simplified gives 11/20
- So, 4/16 + 9/30 = 11/20
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