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Add 30/6 and 10/16

1st number: 5 0/6, 2nd number: 10/16

30/6 + 10/16 is 45/8.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 6 and 16 is 48

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 48
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 8 = 48,
    30/6 = 30 × 8/6 × 8 = 240/48
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 3 = 48,
    10/16 = 10 × 3/16 × 3 = 30/48
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    240/48 + 30/48 = 240 + 30/48 = 270/48
  5. 270/48 simplified gives 45/8
  6. So, 30/6 + 10/16 = 45/8
    In mixed form: 55/8

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