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Add 20/32 and 3/30

20/32 + 3/30 is 29/40.

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,
    20/32 = 20 × 15/32 × 15 = 300/480
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 16 = 480,
    3/30 = 3 × 16/30 × 16 = 48/480
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    300/480 + 48/480 = 300 + 48/480 = 348/480
  5. 348/480 simplified gives 29/40
  6. So, 20/32 + 3/30 = 29/40

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