Add 5/32 and 21/30
5/32 + 21/30 is 137/160.
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,
5/32 = 5 × 15/32 × 15 = 75/480 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 16 = 480,
21/30 = 21 × 16/30 × 16 = 336/480 - Add the two like fractions:
75/480 + 336/480 = 75 + 336/480 = 411/480 - 411/480 simplified gives 137/160
- So, 5/32 + 21/30 = 137/160
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