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Add 20/16 and 9/30

1st number: 1 4/16, 2nd number: 9/30

20/16 + 9/30 is 31/20.

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,
    20/16 = 20 × 15/16 × 15 = 300/240
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 8 = 240,
    9/30 = 9 × 8/30 × 8 = 72/240
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    300/240 + 72/240 = 300 + 72/240 = 372/240
  5. 372/240 simplified gives 31/20
  6. So, 20/16 + 9/30 = 31/20
    In mixed form: 111/20

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