Add 32/15 and 7/20
1st number: 2 2/15, 2nd number: 7/20
32/15 + 7/20 is 149/60.
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,
7/20 = 7 × 3/20 × 3 = 21/60 - Add the two like fractions:
128/60 + 21/60 = 128 + 21/60 = 149/60 - So, 32/15 + 7/20 = 149/60
In mixed form: 229/60
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