Add 36/32 and 6/30
1st number: 1 4/32, 2nd number: 6/30
36/32 + 6/30 is 53/40.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 15 = 480,
36/32 = 36 × 15/32 × 15 = 540/480 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 16 = 480,
6/30 = 6 × 16/30 × 16 = 96/480 - Add the two like fractions:
540/480 + 96/480 = 540 + 96/480 = 636/480 - 636/480 simplified gives 53/40
- So, 36/32 + 6/30 = 53/40
In mixed form: 113/40
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