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Add 30/56 and 15/32

30/56 + 15/32 is 225/224.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 56 and 32 is 224

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 224
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 4 = 224,
    30/56 = 30 × 4/56 × 4 = 120/224
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 7 = 224,
    15/32 = 15 × 7/32 × 7 = 105/224
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    120/224 + 105/224 = 120 + 105/224 = 225/224
  5. So, 30/56 + 15/32 = 225/224
    In mixed form: 11/224

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