Add 54/16 and 36/30
1st number: 3 6/16, 2nd number: 1 6/30
54/16 + 36/30 is 183/40.
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,
54/16 = 54 × 15/16 × 15 = 810/240 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 8 = 240,
36/30 = 36 × 8/30 × 8 = 288/240 - Add the two like fractions:
810/240 + 288/240 = 810 + 288/240 = 1098/240 - 1098/240 simplified gives 183/40
- So, 54/16 + 36/30 = 183/40
In mixed form: 423/40
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