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Add 16/7 and 8/30

1st number: 2 2/7, 2nd number: 8/30

16/7 + 8/30 is 268/105.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 7 and 30 is 210

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 7 × 30 = 210,
    16/7 = 16 × 30/7 × 30 = 480/210
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 7 = 210,
    8/30 = 8 × 7/30 × 7 = 56/210
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    480/210 + 56/210 = 480 + 56/210 = 536/210
  5. 536/210 simplified gives 268/105
  6. So, 16/7 + 8/30 = 268/105
    In mixed form: 258/105

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