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Add 63/30 and 16/80

1st number: 2 3/30, 2nd number: 16/80

63/30 + 16/80 is 23/10.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 30 and 80 is 240

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 8 = 240,
    63/30 = 63 × 8/30 × 8 = 504/240
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 3 = 240,
    16/80 = 16 × 3/80 × 3 = 48/240
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    504/240 + 48/240 = 504 + 48/240 = 552/240
  5. 552/240 simplified gives 23/10
  6. So, 63/30 + 16/80 = 23/10
    In mixed form: 23/10

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