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Add 30/32 and 5/8

30/32 + 5/8 is 25/16.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 32 and 8 is 32

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 32
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 1 = 32,
    30/32 = 30 × 1/32 × 1 = 30/32
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 4 = 32,
    5/8 = 5 × 4/8 × 4 = 20/32
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    30/32 + 20/32 = 30 + 20/32 = 50/32
  5. 50/32 simplified gives 25/16
  6. So, 30/32 + 5/8 = 25/16
    In mixed form: 19/16

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