Add 45/32 and 8/30
1st number: 1 13/32, 2nd number: 8/30
45/32 + 8/30 is 803/480.
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,
8/30 = 8 × 16/30 × 16 = 128/480 - Add the two like fractions:
675/480 + 128/480 = 675 + 128/480 = 803/480 - So, 45/32 + 8/30 = 803/480
In mixed form: 1323/480
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