Add 32/16 and 84/30
1st number: 2 0/16, 2nd number: 2 24/30
32/16 + 84/30 is 24/5.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 16 and 30 is 240
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240 - For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 15 = 240,
32/16 = 32 × 15/16 × 15 = 480/240 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 8 = 240,
84/30 = 84 × 8/30 × 8 = 672/240 - Add the two like fractions:
480/240 + 672/240 = 480 + 672/240 = 1152/240 - 1152/240 simplified gives 24/5
- So, 32/16 + 84/30 = 24/5
In mixed form: 44/5
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