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Add 30/12 and 16/25

1st number: 2 6/12, 2nd number: 16/25

30/12 + 16/25 is 157/50.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 12 and 25 is 300

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 300
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 25 = 300,
    30/12 = 30 × 25/12 × 25 = 750/300
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 12 = 300,
    16/25 = 16 × 12/25 × 12 = 192/300
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    750/300 + 192/300 = 750 + 192/300 = 942/300
  5. 942/300 simplified gives 157/50
  6. So, 30/12 + 16/25 = 157/50
    In mixed form: 37/50

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