Add 21/32 and 18/30
21/32 + 18/30 is 201/160.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 15 = 480,
21/32 = 21 × 15/32 × 15 = 315/480 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 16 = 480,
18/30 = 18 × 16/30 × 16 = 288/480 - Add the two like fractions:
315/480 + 288/480 = 315 + 288/480 = 603/480 - 603/480 simplified gives 201/160
- So, 21/32 + 18/30 = 201/160
In mixed form: 141/160
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