Add 8/30 and 12/16
8/30 + 12/16 is 61/60.
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,
8/30 = 8 × 8/30 × 8 = 64/240 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 15 = 240,
12/16 = 12 × 15/16 × 15 = 180/240 - Add the two like fractions:
64/240 + 180/240 = 64 + 180/240 = 244/240 - 244/240 simplified gives 61/60
- So, 8/30 + 12/16 = 61/60
In mixed form: 11/60
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