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Add 75/20 and 16/30

1^st number: 3 15/20, 2^nd number: 16/30

75/20 + 16/30 is 257/60.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 20 and 30 is 60
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60
2. For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 3 = 60,
   75/20 = 75 × 3/20 × 3 = 225/60
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 2 = 60,
   16/30 = 16 × 2/30 × 2 = 32/60
4. Add the two like fractions:
   225/60 + 32/60 = 225 + 32/60 = 257/60
5. So, 75/20 + 16/30 = 257/60
   In mixed form: 417/60

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