Add 5/30 and 18/32
5/30 + 18/32 is 35/48.
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,
5/30 = 5 × 16/30 × 16 = 80/480 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 15 = 480,
18/32 = 18 × 15/32 × 15 = 270/480 - Add the two like fractions:
80/480 + 270/480 = 80 + 270/480 = 350/480 - 350/480 simplified gives 35/48
- So, 5/30 + 18/32 = 35/48
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