Add 32/15 and 50/40
1st number: 2 2/15, 2nd number: 1 10/40
32/15 + 50/40 is 203/60.
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,
50/40 = 50 × 3/40 × 3 = 150/120 - Add the two like fractions:
256/120 + 150/120 = 256 + 150/120 = 406/120 - 406/120 simplified gives 203/60
- So, 32/15 + 50/40 = 203/60
In mixed form: 323/60
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