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Add 16/28 and 48/30

1st number: 16/28, 2nd number: 1 18/30

16/28 + 48/30 is 76/35.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 28 and 30 is 420

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 420
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 15 = 420,
    16/28 = 16 × 15/28 × 15 = 240/420
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 14 = 420,
    48/30 = 48 × 14/30 × 14 = 672/420
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    240/420 + 672/420 = 240 + 672/420 = 912/420
  5. 912/420 simplified gives 76/35
  6. So, 16/28 + 48/30 = 76/35
    In mixed form: 26/35

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