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Add 5/32 and 30/72

5/32 + 30/72 is 55/96.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 32 and 72 is 288

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 288
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 9 = 288,
    5/32 = 5 × 9/32 × 9 = 45/288
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 4 = 288,
    30/72 = 30 × 4/72 × 4 = 120/288
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    45/288 + 120/288 = 45 + 120/288 = 165/288
  5. 165/288 simplified gives 55/96
  6. So, 5/32 + 30/72 = 55/96

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