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Add 5/30 and 7/32

5/30 + 7/32 is 37/96.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 16 = 480,
    5/30 = 5 × 16/30 × 16 = 80/480
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 15 = 480,
    7/32 = 7 × 15/32 × 15 = 105/480
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    80/480 + 105/480 = 80 + 105/480 = 185/480
  5. 185/480 simplified gives 37/96
  6. So, 5/30 + 7/32 = 37/96

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