Add 32/15 and 21/80
1st number: 2 2/15, 2nd number: 21/80
32/15 + 21/80 is 115/48.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 16 = 240,
32/15 = 32 × 16/15 × 16 = 512/240 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 3 = 240,
21/80 = 21 × 3/80 × 3 = 63/240 - Add the two like fractions:
512/240 + 63/240 = 512 + 63/240 = 575/240 - 575/240 simplified gives 115/48
- So, 32/15 + 21/80 = 115/48
In mixed form: 219/48
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