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Add 30/45 and 6/32

30/45 + 6/32 is 41/48.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 45 and 32 is 1440

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1440
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 32 = 1440,
    30/45 = 30 × 32/45 × 32 = 960/1440
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 45 = 1440,
    6/32 = 6 × 45/32 × 45 = 270/1440
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    960/1440 + 270/1440 = 960 + 270/1440 = 1230/1440
  5. 1230/1440 simplified gives 41/48
  6. So, 30/45 + 6/32 = 41/48

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