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Add 30/60 and 15/16

30/60 + 15/16 is 23/16.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 60 and 16 is 240

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 4 = 240,
    30/60 = 30 × 4/60 × 4 = 120/240
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 15 = 240,
    15/16 = 15 × 15/16 × 15 = 225/240
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    120/240 + 225/240 = 120 + 225/240 = 345/240
  5. 345/240 simplified gives 23/16
  6. So, 30/60 + 15/16 = 23/16
    In mixed form: 17/16

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