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Add 16/20 and 2/30

16/20 + 2/30 is 13/15.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 20 and 30 is 60

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 3 = 60,
    16/20 = 16 × 3/20 × 3 = 48/60
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 2 = 60,
    2/30 = 2 × 2/30 × 2 = 4/60
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    48/60 + 4/60 = 48 + 4/60 = 52/60
  5. 52/60 simplified gives 13/15
  6. So, 16/20 + 2/30 = 13/15

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