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Add 30/16 and 30/32

1st number: 1 14/16, 2nd number: 30/32

30/16 + 30/32 is 45/16.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 16 and 32 is 32

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 32
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 2 = 32,
    30/16 = 30 × 2/16 × 2 = 60/32
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 1 = 32,
    30/32 = 30 × 1/32 × 1 = 30/32
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    60/32 + 30/32 = 60 + 30/32 = 90/32
  5. 90/32 simplified gives 45/16
  6. So, 30/16 + 30/32 = 45/16
    In mixed form: 213/16

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