Add 6/30 and 15/16
6/30 + 15/16 is 91/80.
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,
6/30 = 6 × 8/30 × 8 = 48/240 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 15 = 240,
15/16 = 15 × 15/16 × 15 = 225/240 - Add the two like fractions:
48/240 + 225/240 = 48 + 225/240 = 273/240 - 273/240 simplified gives 91/80
- So, 6/30 + 15/16 = 91/80
In mixed form: 111/80
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