Add 15/8 and 30/32
1st number: 1 7/8, 2nd number: 30/32
15/8 + 30/32 is 45/16.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 8 and 32 is 32
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 32 - For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 4 = 32,
15/8 = 15 × 4/8 × 4 = 60/32 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 1 = 32,
30/32 = 30 × 1/32 × 1 = 30/32 - Add the two like fractions:
60/32 + 30/32 = 60 + 30/32 = 90/32 - 90/32 simplified gives 45/16
- So, 15/8 + 30/32 = 45/16
In mixed form: 213/16
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