Add 21/32 and 7/30
21/32 + 7/30 is 427/480.
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,
21/32 = 21 × 15/32 × 15 = 315/480 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 16 = 480,
7/30 = 7 × 16/30 × 16 = 112/480 - Add the two like fractions:
315/480 + 112/480 = 315 + 112/480 = 427/480 - So, 21/32 + 7/30 = 427/480
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