Add 63/32 and 12/30
1st number: 1 31/32, 2nd number: 12/30
63/32 + 12/30 is 379/160.
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,
63/32 = 63 × 15/32 × 15 = 945/480 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 16 = 480,
12/30 = 12 × 16/30 × 16 = 192/480 - Add the two like fractions:
945/480 + 192/480 = 945 + 192/480 = 1137/480 - 1137/480 simplified gives 379/160
- So, 63/32 + 12/30 = 379/160
In mixed form: 259/160
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