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Add 5/32 and 42/30

1st number: 5/32, 2nd number: 1 12/30

5/32 + 42/30 is 249/160.

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,
    42/30 = 42 × 16/30 × 16 = 672/480
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    75/480 + 672/480 = 75 + 672/480 = 747/480
  5. 747/480 simplified gives 249/160
  6. So, 5/32 + 42/30 = 249/160
    In mixed form: 189/160

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