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Add 30/60 and 12/32

30/60 + 12/32 is 7/8.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 60 and 32 is 480

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 480
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 8 = 480,
    30/60 = 30 × 8/60 × 8 = 240/480
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 15 = 480,
    12/32 = 12 × 15/32 × 15 = 180/480
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    240/480 + 180/480 = 240 + 180/480 = 420/480
  5. 420/480 simplified gives 7/8
  6. So, 30/60 + 12/32 = 7/8

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