Add 30/5 and 28/32
1st number: 6 0/5, 2nd number: 28/32
30/5 + 28/32 is 55/8.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 5 and 32 is 160
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 160 - For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 32 = 160,
30/5 = 30 × 32/5 × 32 = 960/160 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 5 = 160,
28/32 = 28 × 5/32 × 5 = 140/160 - Add the two like fractions:
960/160 + 140/160 = 960 + 140/160 = 1100/160 - 1100/160 simplified gives 55/8
- So, 30/5 + 28/32 = 55/8
In mixed form: 67/8
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