Add 32/15 and 14/12
1st number: 2 2/15, 2nd number: 1 2/12
32/15 + 14/12 is 33/10.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 15 and 12 is 60
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60 - For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 4 = 60,
32/15 = 32 × 4/15 × 4 = 128/60 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 5 = 60,
14/12 = 14 × 5/12 × 5 = 70/60 - Add the two like fractions:
128/60 + 70/60 = 128 + 70/60 = 198/60 - 198/60 simplified gives 33/10
- So, 32/15 + 14/12 = 33/10
In mixed form: 33/10
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