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Add 30/32 and 5/6

30/32 + 5/6 is 85/48.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 32 and 6 is 96

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 96
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 3 = 96,
    30/32 = 30 × 3/32 × 3 = 90/96
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 16 = 96,
    5/6 = 5 × 16/6 × 16 = 80/96
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    90/96 + 80/96 = 90 + 80/96 = 170/96
  5. 170/96 simplified gives 85/48
  6. So, 30/32 + 5/6 = 85/48
    In mixed form: 137/48

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