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Add 16/9 and 72/30

1st number: 1 7/9, 2nd number: 2 12/30

16/9 + 72/30 is 188/45.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 9 and 30 is 90

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 10 = 90,
    16/9 = 16 × 10/9 × 10 = 160/90
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 3 = 90,
    72/30 = 72 × 3/30 × 3 = 216/90
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    160/90 + 216/90 = 160 + 216/90 = 376/90
  5. 376/90 simplified gives 188/45
  6. So, 16/9 + 72/30 = 188/45
    In mixed form: 48/45

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