Add 30/32 and 45/60
30/32 + 45/60 is 27/16.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 32 and 60 is 480
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 480 - For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 15 = 480,
30/32 = 30 × 15/32 × 15 = 450/480 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 8 = 480,
45/60 = 45 × 8/60 × 8 = 360/480 - Add the two like fractions:
450/480 + 360/480 = 450 + 360/480 = 810/480 - 810/480 simplified gives 27/16
- So, 30/32 + 45/60 = 27/16
In mixed form: 111/16
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