Add 8/16 and 28/30
8/16 + 28/30 is 43/30.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 16 and 30 is 240
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240 - For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 15 = 240,
8/16 = 8 × 15/16 × 15 = 120/240 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 8 = 240,
28/30 = 28 × 8/30 × 8 = 224/240 - Add the two like fractions:
120/240 + 224/240 = 120 + 224/240 = 344/240 - 344/240 simplified gives 43/30
- So, 8/16 + 28/30 = 43/30
In mixed form: 113/30
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