Add 45/30 and 3/32
1st number: 1 15/30, 2nd number: 3/32
45/30 + 3/32 is 51/32.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 16 = 480,
45/30 = 45 × 16/30 × 16 = 720/480 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 15 = 480,
3/32 = 3 × 15/32 × 15 = 45/480 - Add the two like fractions:
720/480 + 45/480 = 720 + 45/480 = 765/480 - 765/480 simplified gives 51/32
- So, 45/30 + 3/32 = 51/32
In mixed form: 119/32
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