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Add 30/16 and 54/30

1st number: 1 14/16, 2nd number: 1 24/30

30/16 + 54/30 is 147/40.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 16 and 30 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 30 × 8 = 240,
    54/30 = 54 × 8/30 × 8 = 432/240
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    450/240 + 432/240 = 450 + 432/240 = 882/240
  5. 882/240 simplified gives 147/40
  6. So, 30/16 + 54/30 = 147/40
    In mixed form: 327/40

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