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Add 30/80 and 30/32

30/80 + 30/32 is 21/16.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 80 and 32 is 160

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 160
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 80 × 2 = 160,
    30/80 = 30 × 2/80 × 2 = 60/160
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 5 = 160,
    30/32 = 30 × 5/32 × 5 = 150/160
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    60/160 + 150/160 = 60 + 150/160 = 210/160
  5. 210/160 simplified gives 21/16
  6. So, 30/80 + 30/32 = 21/16
    In mixed form: 15/16

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