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Add 30/5 and 42/32

1st number: 6 0/5, 2nd number: 1 10/32

30/5 + 42/32 is 117/16.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 32 = 160,
    30/5 = 30 × 32/5 × 32 = 960/160
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 5 = 160,
    42/32 = 42 × 5/32 × 5 = 210/160
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    960/160 + 210/160 = 960 + 210/160 = 1170/160
  5. 1170/160 simplified gives 117/16
  6. So, 30/5 + 42/32 = 117/16
    In mixed form: 75/16

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