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Add 16/12 and 20/30

1^st number: 1 4/12, 2^nd number: 20/30

16/12 + 20/30 is 2/1.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 12 and 30 is 60
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60
2. For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 5 = 60,
   16/12 = 16 × 5/12 × 5 = 80/60
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 2 = 60,
   20/30 = 20 × 2/30 × 2 = 40/60
4. Add the two like fractions:
   80/60 + 40/60 = 80 + 40/60 = 120/60
5. 120/60 simplified gives 2/1
6. So, 16/12 + 20/30 = 2/1

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