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Add 30/54 and 42/16

1st number: 30/54, 2nd number: 2 10/16

30/54 + 42/16 is 229/72.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 54 and 16 is 432

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 432
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 54 × 8 = 432,
    30/54 = 30 × 8/54 × 8 = 240/432
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 27 = 432,
    42/16 = 42 × 27/16 × 27 = 1134/432
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    240/432 + 1134/432 = 240 + 1134/432 = 1374/432
  5. 1374/432 simplified gives 229/72
  6. So, 30/54 + 42/16 = 229/72
    In mixed form: 313/72

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