Add 30/35 and 18/32
30/35 + 18/32 is 159/112.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 35 and 32 is 1120
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1120 - For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 32 = 1120,
30/35 = 30 × 32/35 × 32 = 960/1120 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 35 = 1120,
18/32 = 18 × 35/32 × 35 = 630/1120 - Add the two like fractions:
960/1120 + 630/1120 = 960 + 630/1120 = 1590/1120 - 1590/1120 simplified gives 159/112
- So, 30/35 + 18/32 = 159/112
In mixed form: 147/112
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