Add 32/4 and 9/30
1st number: 8 0/4, 2nd number: 9/30
32/4 + 9/30 is 83/10.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 15 = 60,
32/4 = 32 × 15/4 × 15 = 480/60 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 2 = 60,
9/30 = 9 × 2/30 × 2 = 18/60 - Add the two like fractions:
480/60 + 18/60 = 480 + 18/60 = 498/60 - 498/60 simplified gives 83/10
- So, 32/4 + 9/30 = 83/10
In mixed form: 83/10
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