Add 32/15 and 20/8
1st number: 2 2/15, 2nd number: 2 4/8
32/15 + 20/8 is 139/30.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 15 and 8 is 120
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120 - For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 8 = 120,
32/15 = 32 × 8/15 × 8 = 256/120 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 15 = 120,
20/8 = 20 × 15/8 × 15 = 300/120 - Add the two like fractions:
256/120 + 300/120 = 256 + 300/120 = 556/120 - 556/120 simplified gives 139/30
- So, 32/15 + 20/8 = 139/30
In mixed form: 419/30
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