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Add 30/32 and 8/75

30/32 + 8/75 is 1253/1200.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 32 and 75 is 2400

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2400
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 75 = 2400,
    30/32 = 30 × 75/32 × 75 = 2250/2400
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 32 = 2400,
    8/75 = 8 × 32/75 × 32 = 256/2400
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    2250/2400 + 256/2400 = 2250 + 256/2400 = 2506/2400
  5. 2506/2400 simplified gives 1253/1200
  6. So, 30/32 + 8/75 = 1253/1200
    In mixed form: 153/1200

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