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Add 16/30 and 54/48

1st number: 16/30, 2nd number: 1 6/48

16/30 + 54/48 is 199/120.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 30 and 48 is 240

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 8 = 240,
    16/30 = 16 × 8/30 × 8 = 128/240
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 5 = 240,
    54/48 = 54 × 5/48 × 5 = 270/240
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    128/240 + 270/240 = 128 + 270/240 = 398/240
  5. 398/240 simplified gives 199/120
  6. So, 16/30 + 54/48 = 199/120
    In mixed form: 179/120

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