Add 32/30 and 21/16
1st number: 1 2/30, 2nd number: 1 5/16
32/30 + 21/16 is 571/240.
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,
21/16 = 21 × 15/16 × 15 = 315/240 - Add the two like fractions:
256/240 + 315/240 = 256 + 315/240 = 571/240 - So, 32/30 + 21/16 = 571/240
In mixed form: 291/240
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