Add 15/3 and 12/32
1st number: 5 0/3, 2nd number: 12/32
15/3 + 12/32 is 43/8.
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,
15/3 = 15 × 32/3 × 32 = 480/96 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 3 = 96,
12/32 = 12 × 3/32 × 3 = 36/96 - Add the two like fractions:
480/96 + 36/96 = 480 + 36/96 = 516/96 - 516/96 simplified gives 43/8
- So, 15/3 + 12/32 = 43/8
In mixed form: 53/8
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