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Add 40/30 and 15/32

1st number: 1 10/30, 2nd number: 15/32

40/30 + 15/32 is 173/96.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 16 = 480,
    40/30 = 40 × 16/30 × 16 = 640/480
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 15 = 480,
    15/32 = 15 × 15/32 × 15 = 225/480
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    640/480 + 225/480 = 640 + 225/480 = 865/480
  5. 865/480 simplified gives 173/96
  6. So, 40/30 + 15/32 = 173/96
    In mixed form: 177/96

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