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Add 16/30 and 75/90

16/30 + 75/90 is 41/30.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 30 and 90 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 90 × 1 = 90,
    75/90 = 75 × 1/90 × 1 = 75/90
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    48/90 + 75/90 = 48 + 75/90 = 123/90
  5. 123/90 simplified gives 41/30
  6. So, 16/30 + 75/90 = 41/30
    In mixed form: 111/30

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