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Add 16/30 and 70/40

1st number: 16/30, 2nd number: 1 30/40

16/30 + 70/40 is 137/60.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 30 and 40 is 120

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 4 = 120,
    16/30 = 16 × 4/30 × 4 = 64/120
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 3 = 120,
    70/40 = 70 × 3/40 × 3 = 210/120
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    64/120 + 210/120 = 64 + 210/120 = 274/120
  5. 274/120 simplified gives 137/60
  6. So, 16/30 + 70/40 = 137/60
    In mixed form: 217/60

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