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Add 32/4 and 84/30

1st number: 8 0/4, 2nd number: 2 24/30

32/4 + 84/30 is 54/5.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 4 and 30 is 60

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 15 = 60,
    32/4 = 32 × 15/4 × 15 = 480/60
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 2 = 60,
    84/30 = 84 × 2/30 × 2 = 168/60
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    480/60 + 168/60 = 480 + 168/60 = 648/60
  5. 648/60 simplified gives 54/5
  6. So, 32/4 + 84/30 = 54/5
    In mixed form: 104/5

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