Add 30/10 and 15/32
1st number: 3 0/10, 2nd number: 15/32
30/10 + 15/32 is 111/32.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 10 and 32 is 160
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 160 - For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 16 = 160,
30/10 = 30 × 16/10 × 16 = 480/160 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 5 = 160,
15/32 = 15 × 5/32 × 5 = 75/160 - Add the two like fractions:
480/160 + 75/160 = 480 + 75/160 = 555/160 - 555/160 simplified gives 111/32
- So, 30/10 + 15/32 = 111/32
In mixed form: 315/32
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