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Add 45/30 and 16/42

1st number: 1 15/30, 2nd number: 16/42

45/30 + 16/42 is 79/42.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 30 and 42 is 210

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 7 = 210,
    45/30 = 45 × 7/30 × 7 = 315/210
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 5 = 210,
    16/42 = 16 × 5/42 × 5 = 80/210
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    315/210 + 80/210 = 315 + 80/210 = 395/210
  5. 395/210 simplified gives 79/42
  6. So, 45/30 + 16/42 = 79/42
    In mixed form: 137/42

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