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Add 42/32 and 5/30

1st number: 1 10/32, 2nd number: 5/30

42/32 + 5/30 is 71/48.

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,
    42/32 = 42 × 15/32 × 15 = 630/480
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 16 = 480,
    5/30 = 5 × 16/30 × 16 = 80/480
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    630/480 + 80/480 = 630 + 80/480 = 710/480
  5. 710/480 simplified gives 71/48
  6. So, 42/32 + 5/30 = 71/48
    In mixed form: 123/48

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