Add 3/18 and 30/32
3/18 + 30/32 is 53/48.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 18 and 32 is 288
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 288 - For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 16 = 288,
3/18 = 3 × 16/18 × 16 = 48/288 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 9 = 288,
30/32 = 30 × 9/32 × 9 = 270/288 - Add the two like fractions:
48/288 + 270/288 = 48 + 270/288 = 318/288 - 318/288 simplified gives 53/48
- So, 3/18 + 30/32 = 53/48
In mixed form: 15/48
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