Add 7/30 and 16/48
7/30 + 16/48 is 17/30.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 30 and 48 is 240
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240 - For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 8 = 240,
7/30 = 7 × 8/30 × 8 = 56/240 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 5 = 240,
16/48 = 16 × 5/48 × 5 = 80/240 - Add the two like fractions:
56/240 + 80/240 = 56 + 80/240 = 136/240 - 136/240 simplified gives 17/30
- So, 7/30 + 16/48 = 17/30
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