Add 50/16 and 2/30
1st number: 3 2/16, 2nd number: 2/30
50/16 + 2/30 is 383/120.
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,
50/16 = 50 × 15/16 × 15 = 750/240 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 8 = 240,
2/30 = 2 × 8/30 × 8 = 16/240 - Add the two like fractions:
750/240 + 16/240 = 750 + 16/240 = 766/240 - 766/240 simplified gives 383/120
- So, 50/16 + 2/30 = 383/120
In mixed form: 323/120
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