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Add 40/16 and 5/30

1st number: 2 8/16, 2nd number: 5/30

40/16 + 5/30 is 8/3.

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,
    40/16 = 40 × 15/16 × 15 = 600/240
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 8 = 240,
    5/30 = 5 × 8/30 × 8 = 40/240
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    600/240 + 40/240 = 600 + 40/240 = 640/240
  5. 640/240 simplified gives 8/3
  6. So, 40/16 + 5/30 = 8/3
    In mixed form: 22/3

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