Add 32/3 and 28/5
1st number: 10 2/3, 2nd number: 5 3/5
32/3 + 28/5 is 244/15.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 3 and 5 is 15
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 15 - For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 5 = 15,
32/3 = 32 × 5/3 × 5 = 160/15 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 3 = 15,
28/5 = 28 × 3/5 × 3 = 84/15 - Add the two like fractions:
160/15 + 84/15 = 160 + 84/15 = 244/15 - So, 32/3 + 28/5 = 244/15
In mixed form: 164/15
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