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Add 20/8 and 16/30

1st number: 2 4/8, 2nd number: 16/30

20/8 + 16/30 is 91/30.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 8 and 30 is 120

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 15 = 120,
    20/8 = 20 × 15/8 × 15 = 300/120
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 4 = 120,
    16/30 = 16 × 4/30 × 4 = 64/120
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    300/120 + 64/120 = 300 + 64/120 = 364/120
  5. 364/120 simplified gives 91/30
  6. So, 20/8 + 16/30 = 91/30
    In mixed form: 31/30

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