Add 8/30 and 7/32
8/30 + 7/32 is 233/480.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 16 = 480,
8/30 = 8 × 16/30 × 16 = 128/480 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 15 = 480,
7/32 = 7 × 15/32 × 15 = 105/480 - Add the two like fractions:
128/480 + 105/480 = 128 + 105/480 = 233/480 - So, 8/30 + 7/32 = 233/480
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