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Add 16/30 and 60/50

1st number: 16/30, 2nd number: 1 10/50

16/30 + 60/50 is 26/15.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 30 and 50 is 150

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 150
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 5 = 150,
    16/30 = 16 × 5/30 × 5 = 80/150
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 3 = 150,
    60/50 = 60 × 3/50 × 3 = 180/150
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    80/150 + 180/150 = 80 + 180/150 = 260/150
  5. 260/150 simplified gives 26/15
  6. So, 16/30 + 60/50 = 26/15
    In mixed form: 111/15

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