Add 20/15 and 1/32
1st number: 1 5/15, 2nd number: 1/32
20/15 + 1/32 is 131/96.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 15 and 32 is 480
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 480 - For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 32 = 480,
20/15 = 20 × 32/15 × 32 = 640/480 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 15 = 480,
1/32 = 1 × 15/32 × 15 = 15/480 - Add the two like fractions:
640/480 + 15/480 = 640 + 15/480 = 655/480 - 655/480 simplified gives 131/96
- So, 20/15 + 1/32 = 131/96
In mixed form: 135/96
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