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Add 30/12 and 81/32

1st number: 2 6/12, 2nd number: 2 17/32

30/12 + 81/32 is 161/32.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 12 and 32 is 96

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 96
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 8 = 96,
    30/12 = 30 × 8/12 × 8 = 240/96
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 3 = 96,
    81/32 = 81 × 3/32 × 3 = 243/96
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    240/96 + 243/96 = 240 + 243/96 = 483/96
  5. 483/96 simplified gives 161/32
  6. So, 30/12 + 81/32 = 161/32
    In mixed form: 51/32

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