Add 3/16 and 56/30, Solve 3/16 + 1 26/30 as a fraction

Add 3/16 and 56/30

1^st number: 3/16, 2^nd number: 1 26/30

3/16 + 56/30 is 493/240.

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
For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 15 = 240,
3/16 = 3 × 15/16 × 15 = 45/240
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 8 = 240,
56/30 = 56 × 8/30 × 8 = 448/240
Add the two like fractions:
45/240 + 448/240 = 45 + 448/240 = 493/240
So, 3/16 + 56/30 = 493/240
In mixed form: 213/240

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