Add 32/15 and 21/6
1st number: 2 2/15, 2nd number: 3 3/6
32/15 + 21/6 is 169/30.
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,
21/6 = 21 × 5/6 × 5 = 105/30 - Add the two like fractions:
64/30 + 105/30 = 64 + 105/30 = 169/30 - So, 32/15 + 21/6 = 169/30
In mixed form: 519/30
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