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Add 12/32 and 35/30

1st number: 12/32, 2nd number: 1 5/30

12/32 + 35/30 is 37/24.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 15 = 480,
    12/32 = 12 × 15/32 × 15 = 180/480
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 16 = 480,
    35/30 = 35 × 16/30 × 16 = 560/480
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    180/480 + 560/480 = 180 + 560/480 = 740/480
  5. 740/480 simplified gives 37/24
  6. So, 12/32 + 35/30 = 37/24
    In mixed form: 113/24

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