Add 30/32 and 3/36
30/32 + 3/36 is 49/48.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 32 and 36 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 36 × 8 = 288,
3/36 = 3 × 8/36 × 8 = 24/288 - Add the two like fractions:
270/288 + 24/288 = 270 + 24/288 = 294/288 - 294/288 simplified gives 49/48
- So, 30/32 + 3/36 = 49/48
In mixed form: 11/48
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