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Add 4/32 and 3/30

4/32 + 3/30 is 9/40.

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,
    4/32 = 4 × 15/32 × 15 = 60/480
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 16 = 480,
    3/30 = 3 × 16/30 × 16 = 48/480
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    60/480 + 48/480 = 60 + 48/480 = 108/480
  5. 108/480 simplified gives 9/40
  6. So, 4/32 + 3/30 = 9/40

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