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Add 30/2 and 25/16

1^st number: 15 0/2, 2^nd number: 1 9/16

30/2 + 25/16 is 265/16.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 2 and 16 is 16
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 16
2. For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 8 = 16,
   30/2 = 30 × 8/2 × 8 = 240/16
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 1 = 16,
   25/16 = 25 × 1/16 × 1 = 25/16
4. Add the two like fractions:
   240/16 + 25/16 = 240 + 25/16 = 265/16
5. So, 30/2 + 25/16 = 265/16
   In mixed form: 169/16

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