Add 32/12 and 54/30
1st number: 2 8/12, 2nd number: 1 24/30
32/12 + 54/30 is 67/15.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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,
54/30 = 54 × 2/30 × 2 = 108/60 - Add the two like fractions:
160/60 + 108/60 = 160 + 108/60 = 268/60 - 268/60 simplified gives 67/15
- So, 32/12 + 54/30 = 67/15
In mixed form: 47/15
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