Add 3/30 and 14/32
3/30 + 14/32 is 43/80.
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,
3/30 = 3 × 16/30 × 16 = 48/480 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 15 = 480,
14/32 = 14 × 15/32 × 15 = 210/480 - Add the two like fractions:
48/480 + 210/480 = 48 + 210/480 = 258/480 - 258/480 simplified gives 43/80
- So, 3/30 + 14/32 = 43/80
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