Add 30/18 and 15/32
1st number: 1 12/18, 2nd number: 15/32
30/18 + 15/32 is 205/96.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 18 and 32 is 288
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 288 - For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 16 = 288,
30/18 = 30 × 16/18 × 16 = 480/288 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 9 = 288,
15/32 = 15 × 9/32 × 9 = 135/288 - Add the two like fractions:
480/288 + 135/288 = 480 + 135/288 = 615/288 - 615/288 simplified gives 205/96
- So, 30/18 + 15/32 = 205/96
In mixed form: 213/96
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