Add 32/2 and 14/30
1st number: 16 0/2, 2nd number: 14/30
32/2 + 14/30 is 247/15.
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,
14/30 = 14 × 1/30 × 1 = 14/30 - Add the two like fractions:
480/30 + 14/30 = 480 + 14/30 = 494/30 - 494/30 simplified gives 247/15
- So, 32/2 + 14/30 = 247/15
In mixed form: 167/15
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