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Add 35/32 and 18/30

1st number: 1 3/32, 2nd number: 18/30

35/32 + 18/30 is 271/160.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 32 and 30 is 480

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 480
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 15 = 480,
    35/32 = 35 × 15/32 × 15 = 525/480
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 16 = 480,
    18/30 = 18 × 16/30 × 16 = 288/480
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    525/480 + 288/480 = 525 + 288/480 = 813/480
  5. 813/480 simplified gives 271/160
  6. So, 35/32 + 18/30 = 271/160
    In mixed form: 1111/160

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