Add 32/16 and 98/30
1st number: 2 0/16, 2nd number: 3 8/30
32/16 + 98/30 is 79/15.
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,
98/30 = 98 × 8/30 × 8 = 784/240 - Add the two like fractions:
480/240 + 784/240 = 480 + 784/240 = 1264/240 - 1264/240 simplified gives 79/15
- So, 32/16 + 98/30 = 79/15
In mixed form: 54/15
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