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Add 18/32 and 15/30

18/32 + 15/30 is 17/16.

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,
    18/32 = 18 × 15/32 × 15 = 270/480
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 16 = 480,
    15/30 = 15 × 16/30 × 16 = 240/480
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    270/480 + 240/480 = 270 + 240/480 = 510/480
  5. 510/480 simplified gives 17/16
  6. So, 18/32 + 15/30 = 17/16
    In mixed form: 11/16

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