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Add 30/16 and 16/10

1st number: 1 14/16, 2nd number: 1 6/10

30/16 + 16/10 is 139/40.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 16 and 10 is 80

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 80
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 5 = 80,
    30/16 = 30 × 5/16 × 5 = 150/80
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 8 = 80,
    16/10 = 16 × 8/10 × 8 = 128/80
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    150/80 + 128/80 = 150 + 128/80 = 278/80
  5. 278/80 simplified gives 139/40
  6. So, 30/16 + 16/10 = 139/40
    In mixed form: 319/40

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