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Add 16/4 and 28/30

1st number: 4 0/4, 2nd number: 28/30

16/4 + 28/30 is 74/15.

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,
    28/30 = 28 × 2/30 × 2 = 56/60
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    240/60 + 56/60 = 240 + 56/60 = 296/60
  5. 296/60 simplified gives 74/15
  6. So, 16/4 + 28/30 = 74/15
    In mixed form: 414/15

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