Add 30/32 and 1/8
30/32 + 1/8 is 17/16.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 32 and 8 is 32
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 32 - For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 1 = 32,
30/32 = 30 × 1/32 × 1 = 30/32 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 4 = 32,
1/8 = 1 × 4/8 × 4 = 4/32 - Add the two like fractions:
30/32 + 4/32 = 30 + 4/32 = 34/32 - 34/32 simplified gives 17/16
- So, 30/32 + 1/8 = 17/16
In mixed form: 11/16
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