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Add 7/16 and 20/30

7/16 + 20/30 is 53/48.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 15 = 240,
    7/16 = 7 × 15/16 × 15 = 105/240
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 8 = 240,
    20/30 = 20 × 8/30 × 8 = 160/240
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    105/240 + 160/240 = 105 + 160/240 = 265/240
  5. 265/240 simplified gives 53/48
  6. So, 7/16 + 20/30 = 53/48
    In mixed form: 15/48

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