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Add 16/80 and 9/30

16/80 + 9/30 is 1/2.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 80 and 30 is 240

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 80 × 3 = 240,
    16/80 = 16 × 3/80 × 3 = 48/240
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 8 = 240,
    9/30 = 9 × 8/30 × 8 = 72/240
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    48/240 + 72/240 = 48 + 72/240 = 120/240
  5. 120/240 simplified gives 1/2
  6. So, 16/80 + 9/30 = 1/2

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