Add 32/2 and 27/30
1st number: 16 0/2, 2nd number: 27/30
32/2 + 27/30 is 169/10.
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,
27/30 = 27 × 1/30 × 1 = 27/30 - Add the two like fractions:
480/30 + 27/30 = 480 + 27/30 = 507/30 - 507/30 simplified gives 169/10
- So, 32/2 + 27/30 = 169/10
In mixed form: 169/10
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