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Add 70/30 and 15/16

1st number: 2 10/30, 2nd number: 15/16

70/30 + 15/16 is 157/48.

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,
    70/30 = 70 × 8/30 × 8 = 560/240
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 15 = 240,
    15/16 = 15 × 15/16 × 15 = 225/240
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    560/240 + 225/240 = 560 + 225/240 = 785/240
  5. 785/240 simplified gives 157/48
  6. So, 70/30 + 15/16 = 157/48
    In mixed form: 313/48

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