Add 32/15 and 12/10
1st number: 2 2/15, 2nd number: 1 2/10
32/15 + 12/10 is 10/3.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 15 and 10 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 10 × 3 = 30,
12/10 = 12 × 3/10 × 3 = 36/30 - Add the two like fractions:
64/30 + 36/30 = 64 + 36/30 = 100/30 - 100/30 simplified gives 10/3
- So, 32/15 + 12/10 = 10/3
In mixed form: 31/3
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