Add 72/32 and 6/15, Solve 2 8/32 + 6/15 as a fraction

Add 72/32 and 6/15

1^st number: 2 8/32, 2^nd number: 6/15

72/32 + 6/15 is 53/20.

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
For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 15 = 480,
72/32 = 72 × 15/32 × 15 = 1080/480
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 32 = 480,
6/15 = 6 × 32/15 × 32 = 192/480
Add the two like fractions:
1080/480 + 192/480 = 1080 + 192/480 = 1272/480
1272/480 simplified gives 53/20
So, 72/32 + 6/15 = 53/20
In mixed form: 213/20

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