Add 9/16 and 20/30
9/16 + 20/30 is 59/48.
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,
9/16 = 9 × 15/16 × 15 = 135/240 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 8 = 240,
20/30 = 20 × 8/30 × 8 = 160/240 - Add the two like fractions:
135/240 + 160/240 = 135 + 160/240 = 295/240 - 295/240 simplified gives 59/48
- So, 9/16 + 20/30 = 59/48
In mixed form: 111/48
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