Add 54/30 and 49/16
1st number: 1 24/30, 2nd number: 3 1/16
54/30 + 49/16 is 389/80.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 8 = 240,
54/30 = 54 × 8/30 × 8 = 432/240 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 15 = 240,
49/16 = 49 × 15/16 × 15 = 735/240 - Add the two like fractions:
432/240 + 735/240 = 432 + 735/240 = 1167/240 - 1167/240 simplified gives 389/80
- So, 54/30 + 49/16 = 389/80
In mixed form: 469/80
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