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Add 32/16 and 3/30

1st number: 2 0/16, 2nd number: 3/30

32/16 + 3/30 is 21/10.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 16 and 30 is 240

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 15 = 240,
    32/16 = 32 × 15/16 × 15 = 480/240
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 8 = 240,
    3/30 = 3 × 8/30 × 8 = 24/240
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    480/240 + 24/240 = 480 + 24/240 = 504/240
  5. 504/240 simplified gives 21/10
  6. So, 32/16 + 3/30 = 21/10
    In mixed form: 21/10

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