Add 32/6 and 2/5
1st number: 5 2/6, 2nd number: 2/5
32/6 + 2/5 is 86/15.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 5 is 30
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 30 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 5 = 30,
32/6 = 32 × 5/6 × 5 = 160/30 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 6 = 30,
2/5 = 2 × 6/5 × 6 = 12/30 - Add the two like fractions:
160/30 + 12/30 = 160 + 12/30 = 172/30 - 172/30 simplified gives 86/15
- So, 32/6 + 2/5 = 86/15
In mixed form: 511/15
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