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Add 30/60 and 27/32

30/60 + 27/32 is 43/32.

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,
    27/32 = 27 × 15/32 × 15 = 405/480
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    240/480 + 405/480 = 240 + 405/480 = 645/480
  5. 645/480 simplified gives 43/32
  6. So, 30/60 + 27/32 = 43/32
    In mixed form: 111/32

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