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Add 30/36 and 45/32

1st number: 30/36, 2nd number: 1 13/32

30/36 + 45/32 is 215/96.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 36 and 32 is 288

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 288
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 8 = 288,
    30/36 = 30 × 8/36 × 8 = 240/288
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 9 = 288,
    45/32 = 45 × 9/32 × 9 = 405/288
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    240/288 + 405/288 = 240 + 405/288 = 645/288
  5. 645/288 simplified gives 215/96
  6. So, 30/36 + 45/32 = 215/96
    In mixed form: 223/96

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