Add 32/15 and 20/72
1st number: 2 2/15, 2nd number: 20/72
32/15 + 20/72 is 217/90.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 15 and 72 is 360
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360 - For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 24 = 360,
32/15 = 32 × 24/15 × 24 = 768/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 5 = 360,
20/72 = 20 × 5/72 × 5 = 100/360 - Add the two like fractions:
768/360 + 100/360 = 768 + 100/360 = 868/360 - 868/360 simplified gives 217/90
- So, 32/15 + 20/72 = 217/90
In mixed form: 237/90
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