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Add 30/25 and 16/42

1st number: 1 5/25, 2nd number: 16/42

30/25 + 16/42 is 166/105.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 25 and 42 is 1050

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1050
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 42 = 1050,
    30/25 = 30 × 42/25 × 42 = 1260/1050
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 25 = 1050,
    16/42 = 16 × 25/42 × 25 = 400/1050
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1260/1050 + 400/1050 = 1260 + 400/1050 = 1660/1050
  5. 1660/1050 simplified gives 166/105
  6. So, 30/25 + 16/42 = 166/105
    In mixed form: 161/105

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