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Add 80/30 and 21/32

1st number: 2 20/30, 2nd number: 21/32

80/30 + 21/32 is 319/96.

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,
    80/30 = 80 × 16/30 × 16 = 1280/480
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 15 = 480,
    21/32 = 21 × 15/32 × 15 = 315/480
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1280/480 + 315/480 = 1280 + 315/480 = 1595/480
  5. 1595/480 simplified gives 319/96
  6. So, 80/30 + 21/32 = 319/96
    In mixed form: 331/96

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