Add 12/32 and 12/30
12/32 + 12/30 is 31/40.
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,
12/32 = 12 × 15/32 × 15 = 180/480 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 16 = 480,
12/30 = 12 × 16/30 × 16 = 192/480 - Add the two like fractions:
180/480 + 192/480 = 180 + 192/480 = 372/480 - 372/480 simplified gives 31/40
- So, 12/32 + 12/30 = 31/40
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