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Add 16/40 and 2/30

16/40 + 2/30 is 7/15.

Steps for adding fractions

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

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 40 × 3 = 120,
    16/40 = 16 × 3/40 × 3 = 48/120
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 4 = 120,
    2/30 = 2 × 4/30 × 4 = 8/120
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    48/120 + 8/120 = 48 + 8/120 = 56/120
  5. 56/120 simplified gives 7/15
  6. So, 16/40 + 2/30 = 7/15

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