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Add 72/16 and 6/30

1st number: 4 8/16, 2nd number: 6/30

72/16 + 6/30 is 47/10.

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,
    72/16 = 72 × 15/16 × 15 = 1080/240
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 8 = 240,
    6/30 = 6 × 8/30 × 8 = 48/240
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1080/240 + 48/240 = 1080 + 48/240 = 1128/240
  5. 1128/240 simplified gives 47/10
  6. So, 72/16 + 6/30 = 47/10
    In mixed form: 47/10

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