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Add 28/30 and 4/32

28/30 + 4/32 is 127/120.

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,
    28/30 = 28 × 16/30 × 16 = 448/480
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 15 = 480,
    4/32 = 4 × 15/32 × 15 = 60/480
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    448/480 + 60/480 = 448 + 60/480 = 508/480
  5. 508/480 simplified gives 127/120
  6. So, 28/30 + 4/32 = 127/120
    In mixed form: 17/120

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