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Add 30/32 and 8/30

30/32 + 8/30 is 289/240.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 32 and 30 is 480

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 480
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 15 = 480,
    30/32 = 30 × 15/32 × 15 = 450/480
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 16 = 480,
    8/30 = 8 × 16/30 × 16 = 128/480
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    450/480 + 128/480 = 450 + 128/480 = 578/480
  5. 578/480 simplified gives 289/240
  6. So, 30/32 + 8/30 = 289/240
    In mixed form: 149/240

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