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Add 18/16 and 15/30

1st number: 1 2/16, 2nd number: 15/30

18/16 + 15/30 is 13/8.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 16 and 30 is 240

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 15 = 240,
    18/16 = 18 × 15/16 × 15 = 270/240
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 8 = 240,
    15/30 = 15 × 8/30 × 8 = 120/240
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    270/240 + 120/240 = 270 + 120/240 = 390/240
  5. 390/240 simplified gives 13/8
  6. So, 18/16 + 15/30 = 13/8
    In mixed form: 15/8

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