Add 32/7 and 18/30, Solve 4 4/7 + 18/30 as a fraction

Add 32/7 and 18/30

1^st number: 4 4/7, 2^nd number: 18/30

32/7 + 18/30 is 181/35.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 7 and 30 is 210

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210
For the 1st fraction, since 7 × 30 = 210,
32/7 = 32 × 30/7 × 30 = 960/210
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 7 = 210,
18/30 = 18 × 7/30 × 7 = 126/210
Add the two like fractions:
960/210 + 126/210 = 960 + 126/210 = 1086/210
1086/210 simplified gives 181/35
So, 32/7 + 18/30 = 181/35
In mixed form: 56/35

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