Add 63/16 and 2/30, Solve 3 15/16 + 2/30 as a fraction

Add 63/16 and 2/30

1^st number: 3 15/16, 2^nd number: 2/30

63/16 + 2/30 is 961/240.

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
For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 15 = 240,
63/16 = 63 × 15/16 × 15 = 945/240
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 8 = 240,
2/30 = 2 × 8/30 × 8 = 16/240
Add the two like fractions:
945/240 + 16/240 = 945 + 16/240 = 961/240
So, 63/16 + 2/30 = 961/240
In mixed form: 41/240

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