Add 32/8 and 27/30
1st number: 4 0/8, 2nd number: 27/30
32/8 + 27/30 is 49/10.
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,
27/30 = 27 × 4/30 × 4 = 108/120 - Add the two like fractions:
480/120 + 108/120 = 480 + 108/120 = 588/120 - 588/120 simplified gives 49/10
- So, 32/8 + 27/30 = 49/10
In mixed form: 49/10
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