Add 32/15 and 20/35
1st number: 2 2/15, 2nd number: 20/35
32/15 + 20/35 is 284/105.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 15 and 35 is 105
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 105 - For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 7 = 105,
32/15 = 32 × 7/15 × 7 = 224/105 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 3 = 105,
20/35 = 20 × 3/35 × 3 = 60/105 - Add the two like fractions:
224/105 + 60/105 = 224 + 60/105 = 284/105 - So, 32/15 + 20/35 = 284/105
In mixed form: 274/105
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