Add 30/32 and 15/54
30/32 + 15/54 is 175/144.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 32 and 54 is 864
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 864 - For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 27 = 864,
30/32 = 30 × 27/32 × 27 = 810/864 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 16 = 864,
15/54 = 15 × 16/54 × 16 = 240/864 - Add the two like fractions:
810/864 + 240/864 = 810 + 240/864 = 1050/864 - 1050/864 simplified gives 175/144
- So, 30/32 + 15/54 = 175/144
In mixed form: 131/144
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