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Add 24/30 and 8/32

24/30 + 8/32 is 21/20.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 16 = 480,
    24/30 = 24 × 16/30 × 16 = 384/480
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 15 = 480,
    8/32 = 8 × 15/32 × 15 = 120/480
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    384/480 + 120/480 = 384 + 120/480 = 504/480
  5. 504/480 simplified gives 21/20
  6. So, 24/30 + 8/32 = 21/20
    In mixed form: 11/20

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