Add 8/7 and 16/30
1st number: 1 1/7, 2nd number: 16/30
8/7 + 16/30 is 176/105.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 7 and 30 is 210
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210 - For the 1st fraction, since 7 × 30 = 210,
8/7 = 8 × 30/7 × 30 = 240/210 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 7 = 210,
16/30 = 16 × 7/30 × 7 = 112/210 - Add the two like fractions:
240/210 + 112/210 = 240 + 112/210 = 352/210 - 352/210 simplified gives 176/105
- So, 8/7 + 16/30 = 176/105
In mixed form: 171/105
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