Add 2/30 and 20/32
2/30 + 20/32 is 83/120.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 30 and 32 is 480
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 480 - For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 16 = 480,
2/30 = 2 × 16/30 × 16 = 32/480 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 15 = 480,
20/32 = 20 × 15/32 × 15 = 300/480 - Add the two like fractions:
32/480 + 300/480 = 32 + 300/480 = 332/480 - 332/480 simplified gives 83/120
- So, 2/30 + 20/32 = 83/120
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