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Add 30/16 and 20/6

1st number: 1 14/16, 2nd number: 3 2/6

30/16 + 20/6 is 125/24.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 16 and 6 is 48

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 48
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 3 = 48,
    30/16 = 30 × 3/16 × 3 = 90/48
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 8 = 48,
    20/6 = 20 × 8/6 × 8 = 160/48
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    90/48 + 160/48 = 90 + 160/48 = 250/48
  5. 250/48 simplified gives 125/24
  6. So, 30/16 + 20/6 = 125/24
    In mixed form: 55/24

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