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Add 30/42 and 15/32

30/42 + 15/32 is 265/224.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 42 and 32 is 672

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 672
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 42 × 16 = 672,
    30/42 = 30 × 16/42 × 16 = 480/672
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 21 = 672,
    15/32 = 15 × 21/32 × 21 = 315/672
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    480/672 + 315/672 = 480 + 315/672 = 795/672
  5. 795/672 simplified gives 265/224
  6. So, 30/42 + 15/32 = 265/224
    In mixed form: 141/224

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