Add 32/8 and 15/30
1st number: 4 0/8, 2nd number: 15/30
32/8 + 15/30 is 9/2.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 8 and 30 is 120
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120 - For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 15 = 120,
32/8 = 32 × 15/8 × 15 = 480/120 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 4 = 120,
15/30 = 15 × 4/30 × 4 = 60/120 - Add the two like fractions:
480/120 + 60/120 = 480 + 60/120 = 540/120 - 540/120 simplified gives 9/2
- So, 32/8 + 15/30 = 9/2
In mixed form: 41/2
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