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Add 1/2 and 30/32

1/2 + 30/32 is 23/16.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 16 = 32,
    1/2 = 1 × 16/2 × 16 = 16/32
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 1 = 32,
    30/32 = 30 × 1/32 × 1 = 30/32
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    16/32 + 30/32 = 16 + 30/32 = 46/32
  5. 46/32 simplified gives 23/16
  6. So, 1/2 + 30/32 = 23/16
    In mixed form: 17/16

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