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Add 72/30 and 16/20

1st number: 2 12/30, 2nd number: 16/20

72/30 + 16/20 is 16/5.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 30 and 20 is 60

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 2 = 60,
    72/30 = 72 × 2/30 × 2 = 144/60
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 3 = 60,
    16/20 = 16 × 3/20 × 3 = 48/60
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    144/60 + 48/60 = 144 + 48/60 = 192/60
  5. 192/60 simplified gives 16/5
  6. So, 72/30 + 16/20 = 16/5
    In mixed form: 31/5

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