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Add 16/8 and 45/30

1st number: 2 0/8, 2nd number: 1 15/30

16/8 + 45/30 is 7/2.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 8 and 30 is 120

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 15 = 120,
    16/8 = 16 × 15/8 × 15 = 240/120
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 4 = 120,
    45/30 = 45 × 4/30 × 4 = 180/120
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    240/120 + 180/120 = 240 + 180/120 = 420/120
  5. 420/120 simplified gives 7/2
  6. So, 16/8 + 45/30 = 7/2
    In mixed form: 31/2

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