Add 15/32 and 12/18
15/32 + 12/18 is 109/96.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 32 and 18 is 288
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 288 - For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 9 = 288,
15/32 = 15 × 9/32 × 9 = 135/288 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 16 = 288,
12/18 = 12 × 16/18 × 16 = 192/288 - Add the two like fractions:
135/288 + 192/288 = 135 + 192/288 = 327/288 - 327/288 simplified gives 109/96
- So, 15/32 + 12/18 = 109/96
In mixed form: 113/96
MathStep (Works offline)
Download our mobile app and learn to work with fractions in your own time:
Android and iPhone/ iPad
Related: 30/32+12/18 15/32+24/18 15/64+12/18 15/32+12/36 45/32+12/18 15/32+36/18 15/96+12/18 15/32+12/54 75/32+12/18 15/32+60/18 15/32+12/90 15/32+84/18