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Add 36/30 and 50/16

1st number: 1 6/30, 2nd number: 3 2/16

36/30 + 50/16 is 173/40.

Steps for adding fractions

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

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 8 = 240,
    36/30 = 36 × 8/30 × 8 = 288/240
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 15 = 240,
    50/16 = 50 × 15/16 × 15 = 750/240
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    288/240 + 750/240 = 288 + 750/240 = 1038/240
  5. 1038/240 simplified gives 173/40
  6. So, 36/30 + 50/16 = 173/40
    In mixed form: 413/40

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