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Add 16/2 and 5/30

1st number: 8 0/2, 2nd number: 5/30

16/2 + 5/30 is 49/6.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 2 and 30 is 30

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 30
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 15 = 30,
    16/2 = 16 × 15/2 × 15 = 240/30
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 1 = 30,
    5/30 = 5 × 1/30 × 1 = 5/30
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    240/30 + 5/30 = 240 + 5/30 = 245/30
  5. 245/30 simplified gives 49/6
  6. So, 16/2 + 5/30 = 49/6
    In mixed form: 81/6

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