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Add 16/30 and 42/9

1st number: 16/30, 2nd number: 4 6/9

16/30 + 42/9 is 26/5.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 30 and 9 is 90

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 3 = 90,
    16/30 = 16 × 3/30 × 3 = 48/90
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 10 = 90,
    42/9 = 42 × 10/9 × 10 = 420/90
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    48/90 + 420/90 = 48 + 420/90 = 468/90
  5. 468/90 simplified gives 26/5
  6. So, 16/30 + 42/9 = 26/5
    In mixed form: 51/5

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