Add 32/12 and 6/15
1st number: 2 8/12, 2nd number: 6/15
32/12 + 6/15 is 46/15.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 12 and 15 is 60
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60 - For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 5 = 60,
32/12 = 32 × 5/12 × 5 = 160/60 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 4 = 60,
6/15 = 6 × 4/15 × 4 = 24/60 - Add the two like fractions:
160/60 + 24/60 = 160 + 24/60 = 184/60 - 184/60 simplified gives 46/15
- So, 32/12 + 6/15 = 46/15
In mixed form: 31/15
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