Add 32/15 and 30/20
1st number: 2 2/15, 2nd number: 1 10/20
32/15 + 30/20 is 109/30.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 15 and 20 is 60
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60 - For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 4 = 60,
32/15 = 32 × 4/15 × 4 = 128/60 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 3 = 60,
30/20 = 30 × 3/20 × 3 = 90/60 - Add the two like fractions:
128/60 + 90/60 = 128 + 90/60 = 218/60 - 218/60 simplified gives 109/30
- So, 32/15 + 30/20 = 109/30
In mixed form: 319/30
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