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Add 30/3 and 12/16

1st number: 10 0/3, 2nd number: 12/16

30/3 + 12/16 is 43/4.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 3 and 16 is 48

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 48
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 16 = 48,
    30/3 = 30 × 16/3 × 16 = 480/48
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 3 = 48,
    12/16 = 12 × 3/16 × 3 = 36/48
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    480/48 + 36/48 = 480 + 36/48 = 516/48
  5. 516/48 simplified gives 43/4
  6. So, 30/3 + 12/16 = 43/4
    In mixed form: 103/4

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