Add 32/15 and 1/6
1st number: 2 2/15, 2nd number: 1/6
32/15 + 1/6 is 23/10.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 15 and 6 is 30
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 30 - For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 2 = 30,
32/15 = 32 × 2/15 × 2 = 64/30 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 5 = 30,
1/6 = 1 × 5/6 × 5 = 5/30 - Add the two like fractions:
64/30 + 5/30 = 64 + 5/30 = 69/30 - 69/30 simplified gives 23/10
- So, 32/15 + 1/6 = 23/10
In mixed form: 23/10
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