Add 63/30 and 5/16
1st number: 2 3/30, 2nd number: 5/16
63/30 + 5/16 is 193/80.
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,
63/30 = 63 × 8/30 × 8 = 504/240 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 15 = 240,
5/16 = 5 × 15/16 × 15 = 75/240 - Add the two like fractions:
504/240 + 75/240 = 504 + 75/240 = 579/240 - 579/240 simplified gives 193/80
- So, 63/30 + 5/16 = 193/80
In mixed form: 233/80
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