Add 32/10 and 15/36
1st number: 3 2/10, 2nd number: 15/36
32/10 + 15/36 is 217/60.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 10 and 36 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 18 = 180,
32/10 = 32 × 18/10 × 18 = 576/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 5 = 180,
15/36 = 15 × 5/36 × 5 = 75/180 - Add the two like fractions:
576/180 + 75/180 = 576 + 75/180 = 651/180 - 651/180 simplified gives 217/60
- So, 32/10 + 15/36 = 217/60
In mixed form: 337/60
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