Add 32/15 and 20/48
1st number: 2 2/15, 2nd number: 20/48
32/15 + 20/48 is 51/20.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 15 and 48 is 240
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240 - For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 16 = 240,
32/15 = 32 × 16/15 × 16 = 512/240 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 5 = 240,
20/48 = 20 × 5/48 × 5 = 100/240 - Add the two like fractions:
512/240 + 100/240 = 512 + 100/240 = 612/240 - 612/240 simplified gives 51/20
- So, 32/15 + 20/48 = 51/20
In mixed form: 211/20
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