Add 32/12 and 14/30, Solve 2 8/12 + 14/30 as a fraction

Add 32/12 and 14/30

1^st number: 2 8/12, 2^nd number: 14/30

32/12 + 14/30 is 47/15.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 12 and 30 is 60

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60
For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 5 = 60,
32/12 = 32 × 5/12 × 5 = 160/60
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 2 = 60,
14/30 = 14 × 2/30 × 2 = 28/60
Add the two like fractions:
160/60 + 28/60 = 160 + 28/60 = 188/60
188/60 simplified gives 47/15
So, 32/12 + 14/30 = 47/15
In mixed form: 32/15

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