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Add 8/30 and 9/16

8/30 + 9/16 is 199/240.

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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,
   8/30 = 8 × 8/30 × 8 = 64/240
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 15 = 240,
   9/16 = 9 × 15/16 × 15 = 135/240
4. Add the two like fractions:
   64/240 + 135/240 = 64 + 135/240 = 199/240
5. So, 8/30 + 9/16 = 199/240

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