Add 6/16 and 30/36
6/16 + 30/36 is 29/24.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 16 and 36 is 144
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 144 - For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 9 = 144,
6/16 = 6 × 9/16 × 9 = 54/144 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 4 = 144,
30/36 = 30 × 4/36 × 4 = 120/144 - Add the two like fractions:
54/144 + 120/144 = 54 + 120/144 = 174/144 - 174/144 simplified gives 29/24
- So, 6/16 + 30/36 = 29/24
In mixed form: 15/24
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