Add 32/15 and 2/40
1st number: 2 2/15, 2nd number: 2/40
32/15 + 2/40 is 131/60.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 15 and 40 is 120
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120 - For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 8 = 120,
32/15 = 32 × 8/15 × 8 = 256/120 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 3 = 120,
2/40 = 2 × 3/40 × 3 = 6/120 - Add the two like fractions:
256/120 + 6/120 = 256 + 6/120 = 262/120 - 262/120 simplified gives 131/60
- So, 32/15 + 2/40 = 131/60
In mixed form: 211/60
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