Add 32/30 and 45/32
1st number: 1 2/30, 2nd number: 1 13/32
32/30 + 45/32 is 1187/480.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 30 and 32 is 480
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 480 - For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 16 = 480,
32/30 = 32 × 16/30 × 16 = 512/480 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 15 = 480,
45/32 = 45 × 15/32 × 15 = 675/480 - Add the two like fractions:
512/480 + 675/480 = 512 + 675/480 = 1187/480 - So, 32/30 + 45/32 = 1187/480
In mixed form: 2227/480
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