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Add 6/30 and 15/16

6/30 + 15/16 is 91/80.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 30 and 16 is 240
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 8 = 240,
    6/30 = 6 × 8/30 × 8 = 48/240
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 15 = 240,
    15/16 = 15 × 15/16 × 15 = 225/240
  4. Add the two fractions:
    48/240 + 225/240 = 48 + 225/240 = 273/240
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 91/80
  6. In mixed form: 111/80

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