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Add 75/30 and 18/32

1st number: 2 15/30, 2nd number: 18/32

75/30 + 18/32 is 49/16.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 30 and 32 is 480

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 480
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 16 = 480,
    75/30 = 75 × 16/30 × 16 = 1200/480
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 15 = 480,
    18/32 = 18 × 15/32 × 15 = 270/480
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1200/480 + 270/480 = 1200 + 270/480 = 1470/480
  5. 1470/480 simplified gives 49/16
  6. So, 75/30 + 18/32 = 49/16
    In mixed form: 31/16

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