Add 32/2 and 10/30
1st number: 16 0/2, 2nd number: 10/30
32/2 + 10/30 is 49/3.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 2 and 30 is 30
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 30 - For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 15 = 30,
32/2 = 32 × 15/2 × 15 = 480/30 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 1 = 30,
10/30 = 10 × 1/30 × 1 = 10/30 - Add the two like fractions:
480/30 + 10/30 = 480 + 10/30 = 490/30 - 490/30 simplified gives 49/3
- So, 32/2 + 10/30 = 49/3
In mixed form: 161/3
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