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Add 32/15 and 20/80

1st number: 2 2/15, 2nd number: 20/80

32/15 + 20/80 is 143/60.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 15 and 80 is 240

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 16 = 240,
    32/15 = 32 × 16/15 × 16 = 512/240
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 3 = 240,
    20/80 = 20 × 3/80 × 3 = 60/240
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    512/240 + 60/240 = 512 + 60/240 = 572/240
  5. 572/240 simplified gives 143/60
  6. So, 32/15 + 20/80 = 143/60
    In mixed form: 223/60

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