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Add 40/16 and 7/30

1st number: 2 8/16, 2nd number: 7/30

40/16 + 7/30 is 41/15.

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,
    7/30 = 7 × 8/30 × 8 = 56/240
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    600/240 + 56/240 = 600 + 56/240 = 656/240
  5. 656/240 simplified gives 41/15
  6. So, 40/16 + 7/30 = 41/15
    In mixed form: 211/15

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