Add 6/32 and 8/30
6/32 + 8/30 is 109/240.
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,
6/32 = 6 × 15/32 × 15 = 90/480 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 16 = 480,
8/30 = 8 × 16/30 × 16 = 128/480 - Add the two like fractions:
90/480 + 128/480 = 90 + 128/480 = 218/480 - 218/480 simplified gives 109/240
- So, 6/32 + 8/30 = 109/240
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