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Add 72/32 and 30/5

1st number: 2 8/32, 2nd number: 6 0/5

72/32 + 30/5 is 33/4.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 32 and 5 is 160

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 160
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 5 = 160,
    72/32 = 72 × 5/32 × 5 = 360/160
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 32 = 160,
    30/5 = 30 × 32/5 × 32 = 960/160
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    360/160 + 960/160 = 360 + 960/160 = 1320/160
  5. 1320/160 simplified gives 33/4
  6. So, 72/32 + 30/5 = 33/4
    In mixed form: 81/4

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