Add 7/32 and 21/30
7/32 + 21/30 is 147/160.
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,
7/32 = 7 × 15/32 × 15 = 105/480 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 16 = 480,
21/30 = 21 × 16/30 × 16 = 336/480 - Add the two like fractions:
105/480 + 336/480 = 105 + 336/480 = 441/480 - 441/480 simplified gives 147/160
- So, 7/32 + 21/30 = 147/160
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