Add 30/32 and 21/24
30/32 + 21/24 is 29/16.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 32 and 24 is 96
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 96 - For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 3 = 96,
30/32 = 30 × 3/32 × 3 = 90/96 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 4 = 96,
21/24 = 21 × 4/24 × 4 = 84/96 - Add the two like fractions:
90/96 + 84/96 = 90 + 84/96 = 174/96 - 174/96 simplified gives 29/16
- So, 30/32 + 21/24 = 29/16
In mixed form: 113/16
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