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Add 32/12 and 2/30

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

32/12 + 2/30 is 41/15.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 5 = 60,
    32/12 = 32 × 5/12 × 5 = 160/60
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 2 = 60,
    2/30 = 2 × 2/30 × 2 = 4/60
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    160/60 + 4/60 = 160 + 4/60 = 164/60
  5. 164/60 simplified gives 41/15
  6. So, 32/12 + 2/30 = 41/15
    In mixed form: 211/15

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