Add 32/14 and 20/15
1st number: 2 4/14, 2nd number: 1 5/15
32/14 + 20/15 is 76/21.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 14 and 15 is 210
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210 - For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 15 = 210,
32/14 = 32 × 15/14 × 15 = 480/210 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 14 = 210,
20/15 = 20 × 14/15 × 14 = 280/210 - Add the two like fractions:
480/210 + 280/210 = 480 + 280/210 = 760/210 - 760/210 simplified gives 76/21
- So, 32/14 + 20/15 = 76/21
In mixed form: 313/21
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