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Add 30/84 and 15/16

30/84 + 15/16 is 145/112.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 84 and 16 is 336

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 336
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 84 × 4 = 336,
    30/84 = 30 × 4/84 × 4 = 120/336
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 21 = 336,
    15/16 = 15 × 21/16 × 21 = 315/336
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    120/336 + 315/336 = 120 + 315/336 = 435/336
  5. 435/336 simplified gives 145/112
  6. So, 30/84 + 15/16 = 145/112
    In mixed form: 133/112

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