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Add 30/75 and 40/16

1st number: 30/75, 2nd number: 2 8/16

30/75 + 40/16 is 29/10.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 75 and 16 is 1200

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1200
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 16 = 1200,
    30/75 = 30 × 16/75 × 16 = 480/1200
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 75 = 1200,
    40/16 = 40 × 75/16 × 75 = 3000/1200
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    480/1200 + 3000/1200 = 480 + 3000/1200 = 3480/1200
  5. 3480/1200 simplified gives 29/10
  6. So, 30/75 + 40/16 = 29/10
    In mixed form: 29/10

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