Add 2/30 and 30/32
2/30 + 30/32 is 241/240.
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,
30/32 = 30 × 15/32 × 15 = 450/480 - Add the two like fractions:
32/480 + 450/480 = 32 + 450/480 = 482/480 - 482/480 simplified gives 241/240
- So, 2/30 + 30/32 = 241/240
In mixed form: 11/240
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