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Add 98/16 and 12/30

1st number: 6 2/16, 2nd number: 12/30

98/16 + 12/30 is 261/40.

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,
    98/16 = 98 × 15/16 × 15 = 1470/240
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 8 = 240,
    12/30 = 12 × 8/30 × 8 = 96/240
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1470/240 + 96/240 = 1470 + 96/240 = 1566/240
  5. 1566/240 simplified gives 261/40
  6. So, 98/16 + 12/30 = 261/40
    In mixed form: 621/40

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