Add 28/30 and 4/32
28/30 + 4/32 is 127/120.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 16 = 480,
28/30 = 28 × 16/30 × 16 = 448/480 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 15 = 480,
4/32 = 4 × 15/32 × 15 = 60/480 - Add the two like fractions:
448/480 + 60/480 = 448 + 60/480 = 508/480 - 508/480 simplified gives 127/120
- So, 28/30 + 4/32 = 127/120
In mixed form: 17/120
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