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Add 30/16 and 81/24

1st number: 1 14/16, 2nd number: 3 9/24

30/16 + 81/24 is 21/4.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 16 and 24 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 24 × 2 = 48,
    81/24 = 81 × 2/24 × 2 = 162/48
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    90/48 + 162/48 = 90 + 162/48 = 252/48
  5. 252/48 simplified gives 21/4
  6. So, 30/16 + 81/24 = 21/4
    In mixed form: 51/4

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