Add 9/16 and 3/30
9/16 + 3/30 is 53/80.
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,
3/30 = 3 × 8/30 × 8 = 24/240 - Add the two like fractions:
135/240 + 24/240 = 135 + 24/240 = 159/240 - 159/240 simplified gives 53/80
- So, 9/16 + 3/30 = 53/80
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