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Add 30/12 and 16/3

1st number: 2 6/12, 2nd number: 5 1/3

30/12 + 16/3 is 47/6.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 12 and 3 is 12

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 12
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 1 = 12,
    30/12 = 30 × 1/12 × 1 = 30/12
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 3 × 4 = 12,
    16/3 = 16 × 4/3 × 4 = 64/12
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    30/12 + 64/12 = 30 + 64/12 = 94/12
  5. 94/12 simplified gives 47/6
  6. So, 30/12 + 16/3 = 47/6
    In mixed form: 75/6

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