Add 45/32 and 24/30
1st number: 1 13/32, 2nd number: 24/30
45/32 + 24/30 is 353/160.
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,
45/32 = 45 × 15/32 × 15 = 675/480 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 16 = 480,
24/30 = 24 × 16/30 × 16 = 384/480 - Add the two like fractions:
675/480 + 384/480 = 675 + 384/480 = 1059/480 - 1059/480 simplified gives 353/160
- So, 45/32 + 24/30 = 353/160
In mixed form: 233/160
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