Add 32/15 and 12/25
1st number: 2 2/15, 2nd number: 12/25
32/15 + 12/25 is 196/75.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 15 and 25 is 75
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 75 - For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 5 = 75,
32/15 = 32 × 5/15 × 5 = 160/75 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 3 = 75,
12/25 = 12 × 3/25 × 3 = 36/75 - Add the two like fractions:
160/75 + 36/75 = 160 + 36/75 = 196/75 - So, 32/15 + 12/25 = 196/75
In mixed form: 246/75
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