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Add 35/3 and 30/32

1st number: 11 2/3, 2nd number: 30/32

35/3 + 30/32 is 605/48.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 3 and 32 is 96

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 96
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 32 = 96,
    35/3 = 35 × 32/3 × 32 = 1120/96
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 3 = 96,
    30/32 = 30 × 3/32 × 3 = 90/96
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1120/96 + 90/96 = 1120 + 90/96 = 1210/96
  5. 1210/96 simplified gives 605/48
  6. So, 35/3 + 30/32 = 605/48
    In mixed form: 1229/48

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