Add 32/8 and 45/30
1st number: 4 0/8, 2nd number: 1 15/30
32/8 + 45/30 is 11/2.
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,
45/30 = 45 × 4/30 × 4 = 180/120 - Add the two like fractions:
480/120 + 180/120 = 480 + 180/120 = 660/120 - 660/120 simplified gives 11/2
- So, 32/8 + 45/30 = 11/2
In mixed form: 51/2
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