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Add 36/16 and 9/30

1st number: 2 4/16, 2nd number: 9/30

36/16 + 9/30 is 51/20.

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,
    36/16 = 36 × 15/16 × 15 = 540/240
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 8 = 240,
    9/30 = 9 × 8/30 × 8 = 72/240
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    540/240 + 72/240 = 540 + 72/240 = 612/240
  5. 612/240 simplified gives 51/20
  6. So, 36/16 + 9/30 = 51/20
    In mixed form: 211/20

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