Add 32/30 and 12/36
1st number: 1 2/30, 2nd number: 12/36
32/30 + 12/36 is 7/5.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 30 and 36 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 6 = 180,
32/30 = 32 × 6/30 × 6 = 192/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 5 = 180,
12/36 = 12 × 5/36 × 5 = 60/180 - Add the two like fractions:
192/180 + 60/180 = 192 + 60/180 = 252/180 - 252/180 simplified gives 7/5
- So, 32/30 + 12/36 = 7/5
In mixed form: 12/5
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