Add 32/15 and 20/6
1st number: 2 2/15, 2nd number: 3 2/6
32/15 + 20/6 is 82/15.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 15 and 6 is 30
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 30 - For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 2 = 30,
32/15 = 32 × 2/15 × 2 = 64/30 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 5 = 30,
20/6 = 20 × 5/6 × 5 = 100/30 - Add the two like fractions:
64/30 + 100/30 = 64 + 100/30 = 164/30 - 164/30 simplified gives 82/15
- So, 32/15 + 20/6 = 82/15
In mixed form: 57/15
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