Add 4/32 and 21/30
4/32 + 21/30 is 33/40.
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,
4/32 = 4 × 15/32 × 15 = 60/480 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 16 = 480,
21/30 = 21 × 16/30 × 16 = 336/480 - Add the two like fractions:
60/480 + 336/480 = 60 + 336/480 = 396/480 - 396/480 simplified gives 33/40
- So, 4/32 + 21/30 = 33/40
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