Add 32/12 and 8/30
1st number: 2 8/12, 2nd number: 8/30
32/12 + 8/30 is 44/15.
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,
8/30 = 8 × 2/30 × 2 = 16/60 - Add the two like fractions:
160/60 + 16/60 = 160 + 16/60 = 176/60 - 176/60 simplified gives 44/15
- So, 32/12 + 8/30 = 44/15
In mixed form: 214/15
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