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Add 10/30 and 16/5

1st number: 10/30, 2nd number: 3 1/5

10/30 + 16/5 is 53/15.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 30 and 5 is 30

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 30
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 1 = 30,
    10/30 = 10 × 1/30 × 1 = 10/30
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 6 = 30,
    16/5 = 16 × 6/5 × 6 = 96/30
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    10/30 + 96/30 = 10 + 96/30 = 106/30
  5. 106/30 simplified gives 53/15
  6. So, 10/30 + 16/5 = 53/15
    In mixed form: 38/15

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