Add 32/30 and 15/16
1st number: 1 2/30, 2nd number: 15/16
32/30 + 15/16 is 481/240.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 30 and 16 is 240
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240 - For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 8 = 240,
32/30 = 32 × 8/30 × 8 = 256/240 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 15 = 240,
15/16 = 15 × 15/16 × 15 = 225/240 - Add the two like fractions:
256/240 + 225/240 = 256 + 225/240 = 481/240 - So, 32/30 + 15/16 = 481/240
In mixed form: 21/240
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