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Add 16/4 and 12/30

1st number: 4 0/4, 2nd number: 12/30

16/4 + 12/30 is 22/5.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 4 and 30 is 60

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 15 = 60,
    16/4 = 16 × 15/4 × 15 = 240/60
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 2 = 60,
    12/30 = 12 × 2/30 × 2 = 24/60
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    240/60 + 24/60 = 240 + 24/60 = 264/60
  5. 264/60 simplified gives 22/5
  6. So, 16/4 + 12/30 = 22/5
    In mixed form: 42/5

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