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Add 72/32 and 42/15

1st number: 2 8/32, 2nd number: 2 12/15

72/32 + 42/15 is 101/20.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 32 and 15 is 480

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 480
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 15 = 480,
    72/32 = 72 × 15/32 × 15 = 1080/480
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 32 = 480,
    42/15 = 42 × 32/15 × 32 = 1344/480
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1080/480 + 1344/480 = 1080 + 1344/480 = 2424/480
  5. 2424/480 simplified gives 101/20
  6. So, 72/32 + 42/15 = 101/20
    In mixed form: 51/20

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