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Add 5/32 and 21/30

5/32 + 21/30 is 137/160.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 15 = 480,
    5/32 = 5 × 15/32 × 15 = 75/480
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 16 = 480,
    21/30 = 21 × 16/30 × 16 = 336/480
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    75/480 + 336/480 = 75 + 336/480 = 411/480
  5. 411/480 simplified gives 137/160
  6. So, 5/32 + 21/30 = 137/160

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