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Add 25/30 and 28/16

1^st number: 25/30, 2^nd number: 1 12/16

25/30 + 28/16 is 31/12.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 30 and 16 is 240
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240
2. For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 8 = 240,
   25/30 = 25 × 8/30 × 8 = 200/240
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 15 = 240,
   28/16 = 28 × 15/16 × 15 = 420/240
4. Add the two like fractions:
   200/240 + 420/240 = 200 + 420/240 = 620/240
5. 620/240 simplified gives 31/12
6. So, 25/30 + 28/16 = 31/12
   In mixed form: 27/12

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