Add 8/32 and 8/30
8/32 + 8/30 is 31/60.
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,
8/32 = 8 × 15/32 × 15 = 120/480 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 16 = 480,
8/30 = 8 × 16/30 × 16 = 128/480 - Add the two like fractions:
120/480 + 128/480 = 120 + 128/480 = 248/480 - 248/480 simplified gives 31/60
- So, 8/32 + 8/30 = 31/60
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