Add 32/6 and 30/15
1st number: 5 2/6, 2nd number: 2 0/15
32/6 + 30/15 is 22/3.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 15 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 15 × 2 = 30,
30/15 = 30 × 2/15 × 2 = 60/30 - Add the two like fractions:
160/30 + 60/30 = 160 + 60/30 = 220/30 - 220/30 simplified gives 22/3
- So, 32/6 + 30/15 = 22/3
In mixed form: 71/3
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