Add 15/3 and 1/32
1st number: 5 0/3, 2nd number: 1/32
153 + 132 is 16132.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 3 and 32 is 96
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 96 - For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 32 = 96,
153 = 15 × 323 × 32 = 48096 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 3 = 96,
132 = 1 × 332 × 3 = 396 - Add the two like fractions:
48096 + 396 = 480 + 396 = 48396 - 483/96 simplified gives 16132
- So, 15/3 + 1/32 = 161/32
In mixed form: 5132
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