Add 32/15 and 20/42
1st number: 2 2/15, 2nd number: 20/42
32/15 + 20/42 is 274/105.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 15 and 42 is 210
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210 - For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 14 = 210,
32/15 = 32 × 14/15 × 14 = 448/210 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 5 = 210,
20/42 = 20 × 5/42 × 5 = 100/210 - Add the two like fractions:
448/210 + 100/210 = 448 + 100/210 = 548/210 - 548/210 simplified gives 274/105
- So, 32/15 + 20/42 = 274/105
In mixed form: 264/105
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