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Add 3/30 and 16/4

1st number: 3/30, 2nd number: 4 0/4

3/30 + 16/4 is 41/10.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 30 and 4 is 60

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 2 = 60,
    3/30 = 3 × 2/30 × 2 = 6/60
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 4 × 15 = 60,
    16/4 = 16 × 15/4 × 15 = 240/60
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    6/60 + 240/60 = 6 + 240/60 = 246/60
  5. 246/60 simplified gives 41/10
  6. So, 3/30 + 16/4 = 41/10
    In mixed form: 41/10

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