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Add 9/32 and 32/30

1st number: 9/32, 2nd number: 1 2/30

9/32 + 32/30 is 647/480.

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,
    9/32 = 9 × 15/32 × 15 = 135/480
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 16 = 480,
    32/30 = 32 × 16/30 × 16 = 512/480
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    135/480 + 512/480 = 135 + 512/480 = 647/480
  5. So, 9/32 + 32/30 = 647/480
    In mixed form: 1167/480

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