Add 30/32 and 5/36
30/32 + 5/36 is 155/144.
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,
5/36 = 5 × 8/36 × 8 = 40/288 - Add the two like fractions:
270/288 + 40/288 = 270 + 40/288 = 310/288 - 310/288 simplified gives 155/144
- So, 30/32 + 5/36 = 155/144
In mixed form: 111/144
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