Add 32/15 and 14/20
1st number: 2 2/15, 2nd number: 14/20
32/15 + 14/20 is 17/6.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 15 and 20 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 20 × 3 = 60,
14/20 = 14 × 3/20 × 3 = 42/60 - Add the two like fractions:
128/60 + 42/60 = 128 + 42/60 = 170/60 - 170/60 simplified gives 17/6
- So, 32/15 + 14/20 = 17/6
In mixed form: 25/6
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