Add 35/30 and 15/32
1st number: 1 5/30, 2nd number: 15/32
35/30 + 15/32 is 157/96.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 30 and 32 is 480
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 480 - For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 16 = 480,
35/30 = 35 × 16/30 × 16 = 560/480 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 15 = 480,
15/32 = 15 × 15/32 × 15 = 225/480 - Add the two like fractions:
560/480 + 225/480 = 560 + 225/480 = 785/480 - 785/480 simplified gives 157/96
- So, 35/30 + 15/32 = 157/96
In mixed form: 161/96
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