Add 30/2 and 3/32
1st number: 15 0/2, 2nd number: 3/32
30/2 + 3/32 is 483/32.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 2 and 32 is 32
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 32 - For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 16 = 32,
30/2 = 30 × 16/2 × 16 = 480/32 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 1 = 32,
3/32 = 3 × 1/32 × 1 = 3/32 - Add the two like fractions:
480/32 + 3/32 = 480 + 3/32 = 483/32 - So, 30/2 + 3/32 = 483/32
In mixed form: 153/32
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