Add 21/8 and 32/30, Solve 2 5/8 + 1 2/30 as a fraction

Add 21/8 and 32/30

1^st number: 2 5/8, 2^nd number: 1 2/30

21/8 + 32/30 is 443/120.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 8 and 30 is 120

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120
For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 15 = 120,
21/8 = 21 × 15/8 × 15 = 315/120
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 4 = 120,
32/30 = 32 × 4/30 × 4 = 128/120
Add the two like fractions:
315/120 + 128/120 = 315 + 128/120 = 443/120
So, 21/8 + 32/30 = 443/120
In mixed form: 383/120

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