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Add 30/3 and 2/16

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

30/3 + 2/16 is 81/8.

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,
    2/16 = 2 × 3/16 × 3 = 6/48
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    480/48 + 6/48 = 480 + 6/48 = 486/48
  5. 486/48 simplified gives 81/8
  6. So, 30/3 + 2/16 = 81/8
    In mixed form: 101/8

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