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Add 30/2 and 16/7

1st number: 15 0/2, 2nd number: 2 2/7

30/2 + 16/7 is 121/7.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 2 and 7 is 14

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 14
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 7 = 14,
    30/2 = 30 × 7/2 × 7 = 210/14
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 2 = 14,
    16/7 = 16 × 2/7 × 2 = 32/14
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    210/14 + 32/14 = 210 + 32/14 = 242/14
  5. 242/14 simplified gives 121/7
  6. So, 30/2 + 16/7 = 121/7
    In mixed form: 172/7

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