Add 32/15 and 15/4
1st number: 2 2/15, 2nd number: 3 3/4
32/15 + 15/4 is 353/60.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 15 and 4 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 4 × 15 = 60,
15/4 = 15 × 15/4 × 15 = 225/60 - Add the two like fractions:
128/60 + 225/60 = 128 + 225/60 = 353/60 - So, 32/15 + 15/4 = 353/60
In mixed form: 553/60
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