Answers

Solutions by everydaycalculation.com

Answers.everydaycalculation.com » Add fractions

Add 4/30 and 60/16

1st number: 4/30, 2nd number: 3 12/16

4/30 + 60/16 is 233/60.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 8 = 240,
    4/30 = 4 × 8/30 × 8 = 32/240
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 15 = 240,
    60/16 = 60 × 15/16 × 15 = 900/240
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    32/240 + 900/240 = 32 + 900/240 = 932/240
  5. 932/240 simplified gives 233/60
  6. So, 4/30 + 60/16 = 233/60
    In mixed form: 353/60

MathStep (Works offline)

Download our mobile app and learn to work with fractions in your own time:
Android and iPhone/ iPad

Related:

© everydaycalculation.com