Add 32/15 and 42/40
1st number: 2 2/15, 2nd number: 1 2/40
32/15 + 42/40 is 191/60.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 15 and 40 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 40 × 3 = 120,
42/40 = 42 × 3/40 × 3 = 126/120 - Add the two like fractions:
256/120 + 126/120 = 256 + 126/120 = 382/120 - 382/120 simplified gives 191/60
- So, 32/15 + 42/40 = 191/60
In mixed form: 311/60
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