Add 32/15 and 10/24
1st number: 2 2/15, 2nd number: 10/24
32/15 + 10/24 is 51/20.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 15 and 24 is 120
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120 - For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 8 = 120,
32/15 = 32 × 8/15 × 8 = 256/120 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 5 = 120,
10/24 = 10 × 5/24 × 5 = 50/120 - Add the two like fractions:
256/120 + 50/120 = 256 + 50/120 = 306/120 - 306/120 simplified gives 51/20
- So, 32/15 + 10/24 = 51/20
In mixed form: 211/20
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