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Add 16/12 and 98/30

1st number: 1 4/12, 2nd number: 3 8/30

16/12 + 98/30 is 23/5.

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,
    98/30 = 98 × 2/30 × 2 = 196/60
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    80/60 + 196/60 = 80 + 196/60 = 276/60
  5. 276/60 simplified gives 23/5
  6. So, 16/12 + 98/30 = 23/5
    In mixed form: 43/5

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