Add 12/32 and 27/30
12/32 + 27/30 is 51/40.
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,
27/30 = 27 × 16/30 × 16 = 432/480 - Add the two like fractions:
180/480 + 432/480 = 180 + 432/480 = 612/480 - 612/480 simplified gives 51/40
- So, 12/32 + 27/30 = 51/40
In mixed form: 111/40
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