Add 3/30 and 2/32
3/30 + 2/32 is 13/80.
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,
2/32 = 2 × 15/32 × 15 = 30/480 - Add the two like fractions:
48/480 + 30/480 = 48 + 30/480 = 78/480 - 78/480 simplified gives 13/80
- So, 3/30 + 2/32 = 13/80
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