Add 32/2 and 20/15
1st number: 16 0/2, 2nd number: 1 5/15
32/2 + 20/15 is 52/3.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 2 and 15 is 30
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 30 - For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 15 = 30,
32/2 = 32 × 15/2 × 15 = 480/30 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 2 = 30,
20/15 = 20 × 2/15 × 2 = 40/30 - Add the two like fractions:
480/30 + 40/30 = 480 + 40/30 = 520/30 - 520/30 simplified gives 52/3
- So, 32/2 + 20/15 = 52/3
In mixed form: 171/3
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