Add 9/30 and 8/16
9/30 + 8/16 is 4/5.
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,
9/30 = 9 × 8/30 × 8 = 72/240 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 15 = 240,
8/16 = 8 × 15/16 × 15 = 120/240 - Add the two like fractions:
72/240 + 120/240 = 72 + 120/240 = 192/240 - 192/240 simplified gives 4/5
- So, 9/30 + 8/16 = 4/5
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