Add 30/32 and 10/18
30/32 + 10/18 is 215/144.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 32 and 18 is 288
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 288 - For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 9 = 288,
30/32 = 30 × 9/32 × 9 = 270/288 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 16 = 288,
10/18 = 10 × 16/18 × 16 = 160/288 - Add the two like fractions:
270/288 + 160/288 = 270 + 160/288 = 430/288 - 430/288 simplified gives 215/144
- So, 30/32 + 10/18 = 215/144
In mixed form: 171/144
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