Add 30/5 and 4/32, Solve 6 0/5 + 4/32 as a fraction

Add 30/5 and 4/32

1^st number: 6 0/5, 2^nd number: 4/32

30/5 + 4/32 is 49/8.

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,
4/32 = 4 × 5/32 × 5 = 20/160
Add the two like fractions:
960/160 + 20/160 = 960 + 20/160 = 980/160
980/160 simplified gives 49/8
So, 30/5 + 4/32 = 49/8
In mixed form: 61/8

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