Add 30/45 and 42/16, Solve 30/45 + 2 10/16 as a fraction

Add 30/45 and 42/16

1^st number: 30/45, 2^nd number: 2 10/16

30/45 + 42/16 is 79/24.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 45 and 16 is 720

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 720
For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 16 = 720,
30/45 = 30 × 16/45 × 16 = 480/720
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 45 = 720,
42/16 = 42 × 45/16 × 45 = 1890/720
Add the two like fractions:
480/720 + 1890/720 = 480 + 1890/720 = 2370/720
2370/720 simplified gives 79/24
So, 30/45 + 42/16 = 79/24
In mixed form: 37/24

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