Add 30/32 and 15/9, Solve 30/32 + 1 6/9 as a fraction

Add 30/32 and 15/9

1^st number: 30/32, 2^nd number: 1 6/9

30/32 + 15/9 is 125/48.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 32 and 9 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 9 × 32 = 288,
15/9 = 15 × 32/9 × 32 = 480/288
Add the two like fractions:
270/288 + 480/288 = 270 + 480/288 = 750/288
750/288 simplified gives 125/48
So, 30/32 + 15/9 = 125/48
In mixed form: 229/48

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