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Add 32/15 and 49/20

1st number: 2 2/15, 2nd number: 2 9/20

32/15 + 49/20 is 55/12.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 4 = 60,
    32/15 = 32 × 4/15 × 4 = 128/60
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 3 = 60,
    49/20 = 49 × 3/20 × 3 = 147/60
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    128/60 + 147/60 = 128 + 147/60 = 275/60
  5. 275/60 simplified gives 55/12
  6. So, 32/15 + 49/20 = 55/12
    In mixed form: 47/12

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