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Add 30/16 and 50/15

1st number: 1 14/16, 2nd number: 3 5/15

30/16 + 50/15 is 125/24.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 16 and 15 is 240

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 15 = 240,
    30/16 = 30 × 15/16 × 15 = 450/240
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 16 = 240,
    50/15 = 50 × 16/15 × 16 = 800/240
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    450/240 + 800/240 = 450 + 800/240 = 1250/240
  5. 1250/240 simplified gives 125/24
  6. So, 30/16 + 50/15 = 125/24
    In mixed form: 55/24

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