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Add 12/30 and 90/16

1st number: 12/30, 2nd number: 5 10/16

12/30 + 90/16 is 241/40.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 8 = 240,
    12/30 = 12 × 8/30 × 8 = 96/240
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 15 = 240,
    90/16 = 90 × 15/16 × 15 = 1350/240
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    96/240 + 1350/240 = 96 + 1350/240 = 1446/240
  5. 1446/240 simplified gives 241/40
  6. So, 12/30 + 90/16 = 241/40
    In mixed form: 61/40

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