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Add 30/9 and 16/5

1st number: 3 3/9, 2nd number: 3 1/5

30/9 + 16/5 is 98/15.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 9 and 5 is 45

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 45
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 5 = 45,
    30/9 = 30 × 5/9 × 5 = 150/45
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 9 = 45,
    16/5 = 16 × 9/5 × 9 = 144/45
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    150/45 + 144/45 = 150 + 144/45 = 294/45
  5. 294/45 simplified gives 98/15
  6. So, 30/9 + 16/5 = 98/15
    In mixed form: 68/15

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