Add 5/30 and 21/32
5/30 + 21/32 is 79/96.
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,
21/32 = 21 × 15/32 × 15 = 315/480 - Add the two like fractions:
80/480 + 315/480 = 80 + 315/480 = 395/480 - 395/480 simplified gives 79/96
- So, 5/30 + 21/32 = 79/96
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