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Add 2/16 and 42/30

1st number: 2/16, 2nd number: 1 12/30

2/16 + 42/30 is 61/40.

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,
    2/16 = 2 × 15/16 × 15 = 30/240
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 8 = 240,
    42/30 = 42 × 8/30 × 8 = 336/240
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    30/240 + 336/240 = 30 + 336/240 = 366/240
  5. 366/240 simplified gives 61/40
  6. So, 2/16 + 42/30 = 61/40
    In mixed form: 121/40

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