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Add 50/30 and 25/16

1st number: 1 20/30, 2nd number: 1 9/16

50/30 + 25/16 is 155/48.

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,
    50/30 = 50 × 8/30 × 8 = 400/240
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 15 = 240,
    25/16 = 25 × 15/16 × 15 = 375/240
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    400/240 + 375/240 = 400 + 375/240 = 775/240
  5. 775/240 simplified gives 155/48
  6. So, 50/30 + 25/16 = 155/48
    In mixed form: 311/48

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