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Add 8/32 and 1/30

8/32 + 1/30 is 17/60.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 15 = 480,
    8/32 = 8 × 15/32 × 15 = 120/480
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 16 = 480,
    1/30 = 1 × 16/30 × 16 = 16/480
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    120/480 + 16/480 = 120 + 16/480 = 136/480
  5. 136/480 simplified gives 17/60
  6. So, 8/32 + 1/30 = 17/60

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