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Add 81/16 and 40/30

1st number: 5 1/16, 2nd number: 1 10/30

81/16 + 40/30 is 307/48.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 15 = 240,
    81/16 = 81 × 15/16 × 15 = 1215/240
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 8 = 240,
    40/30 = 40 × 8/30 × 8 = 320/240
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1215/240 + 320/240 = 1215 + 320/240 = 1535/240
  5. 1535/240 simplified gives 307/48
  6. So, 81/16 + 40/30 = 307/48
    In mixed form: 619/48

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