Add 1/32 and 5/30
1/32 + 5/30 is 19/96.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 32 and 30 is 480
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 480 - For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 15 = 480,
1/32 = 1 × 15/32 × 15 = 15/480 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 16 = 480,
5/30 = 5 × 16/30 × 16 = 80/480 - Add the two like fractions:
15/480 + 80/480 = 15 + 80/480 = 95/480 - 95/480 simplified gives 19/96
- So, 1/32 + 5/30 = 19/96
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