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Add 21/32 and 24/30

21/32 + 24/30 is 233/160.

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,
    21/32 = 21 × 15/32 × 15 = 315/480
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 16 = 480,
    24/30 = 24 × 16/30 × 16 = 384/480
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    315/480 + 384/480 = 315 + 384/480 = 699/480
  5. 699/480 simplified gives 233/160
  6. So, 21/32 + 24/30 = 233/160
    In mixed form: 173/160

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